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J11 WJM

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,834 mi
Last recorded77,834 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 WJM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,816 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,387 miles

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

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,222 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 67,800 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Welding Repairs have been carried out to underbody, checks to be kept in view of further deterioration

Fail 3 Nov 2017 67,749 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, Undersill and Floor outer edge (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis box section at front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor, Undersill and Floor outer edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,410 miles

Checks to be kept on underbody as repairs have been done and covered with underseal

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,825 miles

Bodysills have been repaired, however said repairs are covered by bodyskirts and underseal.

Both Front brake flexy hose metal sections & collars corroding

Child seat fitted

Slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 62,802 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer bodysill under lower side skirt (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front floor, and Nearside Outer Bodysill which can be seen under lower body plastic skirt (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor, and offside Outer Bodysill which can be seen under lower body plastic skirt (2.4.A.3)

Both Front brake flexy hose metal sections & collars corroding

Child seat fitted

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear screen wash innop

Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear screen wash innop

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,121 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 59,121 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear custom type registration plates fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,087 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 57,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,442 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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J11 WJM is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J11 WJM, 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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J11 WJM is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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