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373ACV31

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,434 mi
Last recorded14,434 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration373ACV31
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 14,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 14,434 miles

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?

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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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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What year was 373ACV31 registered?

373ACV31 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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