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A714 YMR

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,436 mi
Last recorded84,436 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA714 YMR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2008 84,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 80,890 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,184 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

some corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2006 77,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake back plates corroded

some underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,810 miles

n/s/front floor pan poor condition

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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A714 YMR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A714 YMR, 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 A714 YMR registered?

A714 YMR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 1998.

Is A714 YMR safe to buy?

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