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S217 DTO

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,503 mi
Last recorded21,503 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS217 DTO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 21,503 miles

sills and floor corroding

Fail 22 May 2012 21,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

sills and floor corroding

Pass 25 May 2011 18,493 miles

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

near side and off side front flexy hose steel pipe corroded

near side and off side inner and outer sills/floor corroding

off side rear tyre inner edge scrubbed off

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,856 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,495 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 11,493 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 10,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,017 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 10,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S217 DTO is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S217 DTO, 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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S217 DTO is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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