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T99 SUM

2020 Ford Escort

Orange Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,388 mi
Last recorded45,388 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 SUM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 45,388 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 45,386 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 71,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 71,713 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lock nut lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 67,837 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 35,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS light on dash but not indicating a fault

Fail 21 Mar 2024 35,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS light on dash but not indicating a fault

Pass 2 May 2023 67,197 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 19,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 65,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 65,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 61,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 55,097 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 52,412 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 49,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,583 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,693 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,767 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,938 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,369 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,701 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,169 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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T99 SUM is a 2020 Ford Escort in Orange. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T99 SUM, 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 6 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T99 SUM registered?

T99 SUM is a 2020 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 2020.

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The MOT history for T99 SUM shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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