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J33 WAY

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,224 mi
Last recorded93,224 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 WAY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 93,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,982 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,487 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 63,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,477 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 50,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 50,737 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,709 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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J33 WAY is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J33 WAY, 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 J33 WAY registered?

J33 WAY is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J33 WAY safe to buy?

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