MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,851 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
odd size tyres on front and rear axles
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
odd size tyres on front and rear axles
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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S139 MGB is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red 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 S139 MGB, 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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S139 MGB is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1999.
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