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S12 WER

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,022 mi
Last recorded12,022 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 WER
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 12,022 miles

Both rear tyres signs of perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Proportioning valve linkage has split pin missing

Pass 30 Sep 2011 12,022 miles

Both rear tyres signs of perish

Proportioning valve linkage has split pin missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 98,640 miles

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Rear chassis rails and sills corroded

Rear number plate cracked

Steering wheel damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2010 98,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both outer CV gaiters perished

Rear chassis rails and sills corroded

Rear number plate cracked

Steering wheel damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 93,689 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 93,664 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 90,999 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,636 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,636 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,077 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 77,956 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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S12 WER is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S12 WER, 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 S12 WER registered?

S12 WER is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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