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T616 KCA

1999 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,265 mi
Last recorded36,265 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 KCA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,265 miles

Advise; both rear inner body sill & both rear chassis members corroded . Strong Advise; both front floor pan area corroded & slightly holed [not in any prescribed areas].

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 36,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Advise; both rear inner body sill & both rear chassis members corroded . Strong Advise; both front floor pan area corroded & slightly holed [not in any prescribed areas].

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,346 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch section is corrodded

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

parking brake performance 17% just meets the pass standard

rear cross panel section is corroded to excess - outside prescribed area

reduced effort recorded at nearside rear parking brake

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,765 miles

tyre wear starting on both rears

Pass 21 Jan 2015 7,258 miles

blow starting on centre exhaust box

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split

strong advice rear box section rusting away

tyre wear o/s/f inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,454 miles

Clutch poor condition

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 96,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Clutch poor condition

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,898 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 87,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travel high

rear pannel corroded and holed out side of perscribed area

vairous welding repairs under side un abel to determine type of repairs

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,674 miles

Centre stop light not fully illuminating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and hold but not within 30cms of prescribed area/s

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,615 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre stop light not fully illuminating

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded and hold but not within 30cms of prescribed area/s

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cross member/chassis corroded and holded

Unable to fully determind type of repair/s to nearside rear outer lower sill and both rear lower inner wheel arches....

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,701 miles

rear cross member shows corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2010 69,655 miles

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

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

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

rear crossmember shows corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,790 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 65,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 56,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Fail 1 Apr 2006 53,722 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 53,722 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T616 KCA is a 1999 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T616 KCA, 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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T616 KCA is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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