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T613 RCD

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,221 mi
Last recorded82,221 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT613 RCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2013 82,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch about to start slipping

front discs very heavilly corroded and pitted and scored

rear bumper broken

slight distorsion on offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,685 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s outer sill rusting

Fail 28 Apr 2010 76,150 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s outer sill rusting

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,854 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,854 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 63,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,907 miles

o/sf wheel rim slight bend

Fail 22 Feb 2008 62,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/sf wheel rim slight bend

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,663 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,649 miles

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

bubble rust starting on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f tyre flat has nail in tread

o/s/f wing coming away from bottom

Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,032 miles

o/s/f wheel rim dented on inner edge

small bubble rust on outer door seals starting

split on n/s/f tyre outer wall but not to cords

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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T613 RCD is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T613 RCD, 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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T613 RCD is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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