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A7 TDU

1999 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Ford Escort64,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TDU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2014
Fail 18 May 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2013 88,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2013 88,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 85,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 80,528 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,780 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,980 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,077 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,408 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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A7 TDU is a 1999 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A7 TDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 TDU registered?

A7 TDU is a 1999 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is A7 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 TDU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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