MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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A collection of stones in n/s/f supension arm
Auxillary drive belt deteriorated
Both outer cv boots deteriorating
Corrosion to front coil springs
Engine oil leaks
Front tyres wearing unevenly
General corrosion to inner outer sills and chassis
N/s handbrake cable fouling exhaust
Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Slight play n/s steering rack
Wear to front brake discs
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
A collection of stones in n/s/f supension arm
Auxillary drive belt deteriorated
Both outer cv boots deteriorating
Corrosion to front coil springs
Engine oil leaks
Front tyres wearing unevenly
General corrosion to inner outer sills and chassis
N/s handbrake cable fouling exhaust
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing
Slight play n/s steering rack
Wear to front brake discs
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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373ACV31 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 373ACV31, 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 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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373ACV31 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1998.
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