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S128 OPO

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,537 mi
Last recorded12,537 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 OPO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 12,537 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 12,534 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 1,522 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 1,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres low

Pass 2 Feb 2008 1,447 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 1,447 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Frant bumper got cracked Dangures to road user

Pass 23 Feb 2007 92,783 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES SLIGHTLY WORN LIP ON EDGES

LONG TRAVEL IN PARK BRAKE LEVER

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES 1.6MM INNER EDGES

N/S/R CHASSIS RAIL STARTING TO CORO

Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

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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S128 OPO is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S128 OPO, 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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What year was S128 OPO registered?

S128 OPO is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1999.

Is S128 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 OPO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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