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S220 GDV

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,185 mi
Last recorded77,185 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 GDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,185 miles

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

centre rear cross member corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 12 Oct 2017 77,185 miles

Braking system leaking rear brake load valve (3.6.A.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking valve to pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

centre rear cross member corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,151 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 72,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear cross member corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,553 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 70,514 miles

Brake servo adjustment indicating rod shows brake adjustment is necessary. (3.6.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side front head light aim on lower limit.

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

Off side rear brake cable badly corroded.

Off side rear panel moulding loose.

Off side rear tyre cracking outer wall.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 60,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 56,647 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 56,620 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

rear chassis both sides shows signs of corrosion

sills shows signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,540 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 53,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 50,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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S220 GDV is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S220 GDV, 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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S220 GDV is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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