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S168 TWX

1999 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,370 mi
Last recorded94,370 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 TWX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,370 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 94,370 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 84,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,689 miles

Fuel Filter corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,544 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 67,544 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 59,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,832 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 44,442 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 44,442 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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S168 TWX is a 1999 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S168 TWX, 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 S168 TWX registered?

S168 TWX is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S168 TWX safe to buy?

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