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S180 HGX

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 HGX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 95,700 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre tread low and cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

partial seperation of o/s/f wing to siil corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,700 miles

Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre tread low and cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

partial seperation of o/s/f wing to siil corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,575 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 89,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill weak

rear chassis rails slight corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2011 87,312 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill weak

rear chassis rails slight corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,803 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,181 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 83,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,506 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 68,815 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split † †

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,815 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split † †

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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S180 HGX is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S180 HGX, 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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S180 HGX is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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