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B5 TWT

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,028 mi
Last recorded46,028 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 TWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,028 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 46,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,890 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 43,350 miles

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

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

offside floor to sill corroding

rear shock absorber top mountings corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,406 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 37,651 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,651 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,994 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 7,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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B5 TWT is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B5 TWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 TWT registered?

B5 TWT is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is B5 TWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 TWT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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