MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both Wiper Blades Starting to Split
Rear Cross Member Corroded
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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Both Wiper Blades Starting to Split
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise both front discs worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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A12 BVS is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 A12 BVS, 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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A12 BVS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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