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S149 KLU

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,146 mi
Last recorded90,146 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 KLU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,146 miles

Clutch stiff in operation

Front inner wings rusty.

Front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills rusty.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever.

Wiper blades split.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 90,025 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Clutch stiff in operation

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Front coil springs rusty.

Front inner wings rusty.

Front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills rusty.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever.

Wiper blades split.

Pass 16 Feb 2008 86,277 miles

o/s/f brake pad warning sensor

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

PAS belt cracking

clutch pedal hard

dashboard insecure

front wipers split & not clearing screen well

fuel filter corroded

oil leak - oil pressure switch / oil midway 5 - service? / CO emissions

rear bumper damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,349 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 81,349 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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S149 KLU is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S149 KLU, 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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S149 KLU is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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