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BAZ 3482

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 3482
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2009 84,195 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers sear possible lose?

f/n/s bushes covered in oil

f/o/s headlamp poor

heat shield lose

noise noted from front of engine (possible pump)

o/s c/v boot perished

underside rusty in places

wipers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 84,195 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

2 litres of oil put in

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 84,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 84,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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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BAZ 3482 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc 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 BAZ 3482, 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 BAZ 3482 registered?

BAZ 3482 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is BAZ 3482 safe to buy?

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