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J55 ODB

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 ODB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 80,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 67,465 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,118 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 54,118 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 47,353 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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J55 ODB is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J55 ODB, 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 J55 ODB registered?

J55 ODB is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is J55 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 ODB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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