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J17 NPD

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,933 mi
Last recorded151,933 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 NPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 146,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 138,183 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded .

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 127,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 27,086 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,808 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bAFFLE LOOSE (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 16,001 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,866 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 10,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 4,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 4,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 99,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 84,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 69,158 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 69,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J17 NPD is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J17 NPD, 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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J17 NPD is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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