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S138 KTP

1999 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,870 mi
Last recorded58,870 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 KTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 58,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge but still within limits

parking brake lever almost out of reserve travel

suspect wheel nut on o/s/rear wheel not correct fitting for this type of wheel

Fail 14 Apr 2009 54,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall (perished & cracked) in poor conition

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge but still within limits

parking brake lever almost out of reserve travel

suspect wheel nut on o/s/rear wheel not correct fitting for this type of wheel

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,261 miles

some damage to o/side headlamp and indicator lenses

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake balance only just within limits

light perishing/cracks on n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,440 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 39,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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S138 KTP is a 1999 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S138 KTP, 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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S138 KTP is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S138 KTP safe to buy?

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