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S214 XVW

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,435 mi
Last recorded7,435 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 XVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 7,435 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill [at front and rear] (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis [ weld missed plate ] not continuous ] (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis [ not continuous weld] (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer cracked (7.1.2)

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Lower wing insecure

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,963 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

n/s headlamp beam image is deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2015 95,909 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hub caps fitted wheel retainers not checked

n/s headlamp beam image is deteriorated

n/s outer sill shows weakness due to corrosion

o/s/f lower wing detatched through corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 93,614 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer of exhaust split and leaking,becoming excessive - rear silencer of exhaust perforating and leaking

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge,perishing and cracking up

rear brake pipes corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer of exhaust split and leaking,becoming excessive - rear silencer of exhaust perforating and leaking

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge,perishing and cracking up

rear brake pipes corroding

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,959 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre silencer of exhaust split and leaking

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode

o/s of steering rack has slight play

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box splitting and leaking

front brake discs corroded on inner areas

front brake performance uneven

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear brake application uneven

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,358 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and perishing on inner wall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,358 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge and perishing on inner wall

Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges /

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

o/s/f tyre perishing on inner wall / n/s/f worn low

oil leak rocker cover gasket

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,999 miles

front tyres wearing on edges /

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

o/s/f tyre perishing on inner wall / n/s/f worn low

oil leak rocker cover gasket

slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,676 miles

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

hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

lower wishbone bushes wearing

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,428 miles

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,184 miles

Wheel trims fitted wheel n uts not checked

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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S214 XVW is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S214 XVW, 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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S214 XVW is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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