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S207 OJR

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,558 mi
Last recorded17,558 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 OJR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 17,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

fuel tank appears damp

Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,558 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank appears damp

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,177 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 12,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 3,037 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,991 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 99,982 miles

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

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)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 93,321 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 93,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,822 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 17,953 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 17,953 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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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S207 OJR is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S207 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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S207 OJR is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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