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AKZ 9216

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,072 mi
Last recorded31,072 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9216
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 31,072 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 31,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,210 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 23,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 9216 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AKZ 9216, 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 9216 registered?

AKZ 9216 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 9216 safe to buy?

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