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S140 WPP

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,485 mi
Last recorded85,485 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 WPP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,485 miles

near side rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 68,375 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 68,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 48,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S140 WPP is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S140 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S140 WPP registered?

S140 WPP is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1999.

Is S140 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S140 WPP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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