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K12 NAG

1998 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,326 mi
Last recorded18,326 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 NAG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,326 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 18,097 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 2,051 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 2,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake has excessive travel, requires adjusting on cables

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,276 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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K12 NAG is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K12 NAG, 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 K12 NAG registered?

K12 NAG is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is K12 NAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 NAG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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