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HIL 4259

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,414 mi
Last recorded102,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 4259
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 102,396 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill going to winner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,224 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 101,221 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near rear spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running across bulk head to inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bump stop and inner wing floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,182 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 95,115 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor underneath vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 92,959 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 92,924 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 90,777 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,735 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 88,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 86,515 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,028 miles

Nearside inner sill

Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside inner sill

Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,980 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,644 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 82,644 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,061 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,037 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 77,049 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 77,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 70,375 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 70,375 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 May 2010 63,627 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,866 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 54,866 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 May 2008 49,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 43,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 39,060 miles

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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HIL 4259 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HIL 4259, 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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HIL 4259 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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