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S195 AWK

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,066 mi
Last recorded49,066 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 AWK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,066 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 49,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,676 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,676 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,499 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 37,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,100 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,047 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 31,117 miles

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

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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S195 AWK is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S195 AWK, 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 S195 AWK registered?

S195 AWK is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S195 AWK safe to buy?

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