MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,966 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nsf tyre sidewall damage
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
nsf tyre sidewall damage
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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf brake flexible hose outer covering bulged
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf brake flexible hose outer covering bulged
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A7 SMG is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 A7 SMG, 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 A7 SMG registered?
A7 SMG is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is A7 SMG safe to buy?
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