1999 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · T391 THK
1999 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 131 miles. MOT expired on 19 Mar 2011.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T391 THK Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2010
- 131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T391 THK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Escort (T391 THK) between February 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)”.
T391 THK Mileage History
- 24/02/200671,986 mi
- 22/02/200777,963 mi+5,977 mi
- 22/02/200885,100 mi+7,137 mi
- 05/01/200989,781 mi+4,681 mi
- 08/03/2010128 mi-89,653 mi
- 20/03/2010131 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -17,675 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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