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Q546KKJ

1996 Ford Escor

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ546KKJ
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,511 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 64,341 miles

ADVISE; n/s headlamp slightly cracked.

ADVISE; n/s/f indicator lens slightly cracked [tape repair]

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 64,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE; n/s headlamp slightly cracked.

ADVISE; n/s/f indicator lens slightly cracked [tape repair]

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/rear rear most chassi holed but not in a prescribed area

Fail 27 Feb 2006 61,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

power steering pump damp

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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Q546KKJ is a 1996 Ford Escor in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Q546KKJ, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q546KKJ is a 1996 Ford Escor, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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