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S221 WOA

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,422 mi
Last recorded5,422 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 WOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front bumper damage

offside sill slighly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 95,570 miles

offside rear sill has corrosion

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,752 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,861 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 13 Mar 2008 70,858 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,014 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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S221 WOA is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S221 WOA, 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 S221 WOA registered?

S221 WOA is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S221 WOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S221 WOA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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