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B11 DAH

1998 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,156 mi
Last recorded41,156 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 DAH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 41,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills,floor,arches corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floors,backing sills,sills,cross-members,steps,inner wings,chassis legs are corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,408 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills,backing sills,riggers corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2006 35,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

sills,backing sills,floors,chassis legs,inner wings and cross-members are corroded

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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B11 DAH is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B11 DAH, 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 B11 DAH registered?

B11 DAH is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is B11 DAH safe to buy?

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