MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in door shut (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
1.near side and off side front drive shaft gaiter becoming perished
2.both front tyres at legal limits
3.both outer sills becoming corroded at rear
4.near side and off side rear sill backing becoming corroded
5.off side rear inner wing becoming corroded in door shut
off side park brake effort slightly low
o/s/f brake disc poor on inner edge
rear tyres getting low and splitting on side walls
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
o/s/f brake disc poor on inner edge
rear tyres getting low and splitting on side walls
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H298 FPG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 H298 FPG, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H298 FPG registered?
H298 FPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.
Is H298 FPG safe to buy?
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