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T611 JOA

1999 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,897 mi
Last recorded17,897 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT611 JOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 17,897 miles

crack in lower part of windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2014 17,825 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 91,810 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 91,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,753 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 55,961 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,272 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,374 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT FLASHERS SLIGHTLY OFF COLOUR OK TIME OFF TEST

NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSH SLIGHT WEAR

Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,057 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 JOA is a 1999 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T611 JOA, 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 T611 JOA registered?

T611 JOA is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T611 JOA safe to buy?

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