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T611 JBJ

1999 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT611 JBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,079 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,802 miles

C/V GAITERS DETERIORATED. N/S REAR ENG/TRANS MOUNTING PERISHED/M/MENT.

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

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED. REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODED. EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

SLIGHT M/MENT N/S FRONT WHEEL. O/S FRONT COIL CORRODED. N/S REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 94,801 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

C/V GAITERS DETERIORATED. N/S REAR ENG/TRANS MOUNTING PERISHED/M/MENT.

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

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED. REAR UNDERSIDE CORRODED. EXHAUST CORRODED.

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

SLIGHT M/MENT N/S FRONT WHEEL. O/S FRONT COIL CORRODED. N/S REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 91,224 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 91,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 88,237 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 88,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 76,060 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,466 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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T611 JBJ is a 1999 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T611 JBJ, 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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T611 JBJ is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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