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V355 RBK

1999 Ford Escor

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,044 mi
Last recorded72,044 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV355 RBK
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,044 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/side sill rusted through but not in prescribed area

n/side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

rear chassis both sides between spring mounting points (not within prescribed area) starting to corrode

rear shock absorber mounting area (top) starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2008 72,044 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/side sill rusted through but not in prescribed area

n/side wiper blade split but still clearing screen

rear chassis both sides between spring mounting points (not within prescribed area) starting to corrode

rear shock absorber mounting area (top) starting to corrode

Fail 3 Oct 2007 71,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,621 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,212 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 68,666 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,666 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 50,131 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 50,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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V355 RBK is a 1999 Ford Escor in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V355 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Escor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V355 RBK is a 1999 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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