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A14 MDJ

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,303 mi
Last recorded36,303 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2009 36,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,048 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,916 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 31,916 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,166 miles

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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A14 MDJ is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 MDJ, 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 A14 MDJ registered?

A14 MDJ is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is A14 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 MDJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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