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S145 LRN

1999 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,553 mi
Last recorded89,553 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 LRN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 89,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 89,543 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 82,087 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 77,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

fuel return pipe cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,274 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 67,944 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 67,944 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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S145 LRN is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 S145 LRN, 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 S145 LRN registered?

S145 LRN is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1999.

Is S145 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 LRN 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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