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S173 EKN

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,745 mi
Last recorded51,745 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 EKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 51,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 51,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 51,160 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 48,483 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 48,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 46,635 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 46,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 44,845 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 44,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 42,606 miles

rear inner sills and floors corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,974 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 34,586 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 32,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 29,155 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,027 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,655 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,382 miles

advise n/s o/s sills corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,007 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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S173 EKN is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S173 EKN, 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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S173 EKN is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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