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S124 WPP

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

14,744 mi
Last recorded14,744 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 WPP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,744 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 14,501 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 8,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to inner/outer sills/rear chassis rails

exhaust heat sheild loose

fuel tank damaged

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front tyre in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition and tread depth getting low

rear bumper damaged

some play in nearside of steering rack and slight leak

Fail 27 May 2010 8,144 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

fuel tank damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to inner/outer sills/rear chassis rails

exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside front inner wheel rim slightly damaged

offside front tyre in poor condition

offside rear tyre in poor condition and tread depth getting low

rear bumper damaged

some play in nearside of steering rack and slight leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,051 miles

Battery insicure

Both outer c.v boots perished

Front brake pads have around 3000 mils left

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front headlamp damp

Offside rear chassis leg getting rusty

Slight play on front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

nearside rear chassis leg rusty (strong advise)

Fail 16 May 2009 99,051 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insicure

Both outer c.v boots perished

Front brake pads have around 3000 mils left

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Offside front headlamp damp

Offside rear chassis leg getting rusty

Slight play on front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

nearside rear chassis leg rusty (strong advise)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 91,678 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 9 Apr 2008 91,656 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,437 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 81,437 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,748 miles

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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S124 WPP is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S124 WPP, 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.

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S124 WPP is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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