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AKZ 2283

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,551 mi
Last recorded92,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 2283
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,551 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,326 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 85,326 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cable incorrectly routed and fouling on floorpan and rear suspension

Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,271 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pads low recommend replacing discs

n/s/f tyre deflated slightly cracking of sidewall present

some corrosion present on sills and chassis not holed or weakened

fuel filter corroded excessively

Pass 14 Jan 2006 78,706 miles

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

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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AKZ 2283 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AKZ 2283, 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 AKZ 2283 registered?

AKZ 2283 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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