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S211 APP

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,773 mi
Last recorded93,773 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 APP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 93,773 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,411 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 90,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,100 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,026 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,807 miles

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

advise slight play in the o/s steering rack link arm but within tolerance

Fail 8 Feb 2008 77,807 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

advise slight play in the o/s steering rack link arm but within tolerance

Pass 5 May 2006 62,556 miles

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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S211 APP is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S211 APP, 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 S211 APP registered?

S211 APP is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S211 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 APP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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