MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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S188 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S188 WHJ, 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 S188 WHJ registered?
S188 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1999.
Is S188 WHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S188 WHJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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