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A6 EUS

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 EUS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,581 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof above passengers door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Fail 15 Jun 2023 64,580 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of chassis above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof above passengers door frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2022 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 57,465 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,027 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre feathered inner

Fail 21 Jan 2021 49,026 miles

Emissions not tested back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre feathered inner

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks getting weak.

exhaust mounting rubbers getting very perished

Fail 22 Jul 2019 47,151 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg getting very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shocks getting weak.

exhaust mounting rubbers getting very perished

Pass 16 Jul 2018 44,012 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill in door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill starting to get corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer sill starting to get corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

car could do with a wax oil on the under side

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,276 miles

could do with a wax oil

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 32,653 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,062 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 28,484 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,380 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,868 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,868 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,827 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 23,826 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,457 miles

nearside rear tyre tread has slightly uneven wear

offside rear tyre has slightly uneven wear

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,253 miles

wipers smearing on screen

Fail 24 Jul 2007 13,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers smearing on screen

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,264 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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A6 EUS is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 A6 EUS, 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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A6 EUS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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