MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,574 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel tank has signs of possible leakage
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
fuel tank has signs of possible leakage
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
backbox mounting bracket missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
offside steering rack knuckle joint has slight play
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside steering rack knuckle joint has slight play
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Oil leak
n/s front wing mirror cracked
rear brake discs heavily corroded.
rear brake pipes heavily corroded.
slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AKZ 9288 is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 AKZ 9288, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AKZ 9288 registered?
AKZ 9288 is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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