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S122 EUD

1999 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,295 mi
Last recorded50,295 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 EUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,295 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,910 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 42,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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S122 EUD is a 1999 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 64,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S122 EUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S122 EUD registered?

S122 EUD is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S122 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S122 EUD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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