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S164 OJR

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,812 mi
Last recorded42,812 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 OJR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 42,812 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 42,802 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 35,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 35,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,325 miles

no 1 heater plug loose

Fail 18 Nov 2008 27,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

no 1 heater plug loose

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,949 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 16,949 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,750 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 94,693 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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S164 OJR is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S164 OJR, 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 S164 OJR registered?

S164 OJR is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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