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S185 OJR

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,066 mi
Last recorded68,066 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 OJR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 68,066 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near side and offside floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis above suspension mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Upper and lower gators (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tyre tread uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 63,157 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 62,354 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,278 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 60,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 58,830 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 57,692 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 51,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,184 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,767 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 42,654 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 42,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,461 miles

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

some corrosion of n/s/sill

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,082 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 37,082 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,784 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) 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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S185 OJR is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S185 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 S185 OJR registered?

S185 OJR is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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