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AKZ 5957

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 5957
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2009 97,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake discs rusty

underside rusty and weak

windscreen stone chiped

Fail 28 Nov 2006 87,342 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2006 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2005 75,795 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 75,795 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 5957 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 5957, 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 5957 registered?

AKZ 5957 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 5957 safe to buy?

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