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B325 PLD

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,921 mi
Last recorded18,921 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 PLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

free play in steering .Possible top joints

n/s front bumper cracked

rear exhaust bracket hitting n/s rear parking brake cable

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

hand brake travel high

n/s rear sill corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2007 8,612 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel high

n/s rear sill corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2006 96,443 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

handbrake high travel

o/f front wheel top/bottom movement

o/f side sill edge started to corrode

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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B325 PLD is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B325 PLD, 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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B325 PLD is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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