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K16 CJT

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,329 mi
Last recorded72,329 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 CJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front anti roll bar bushs worn

front seats dont tilt forward

gearbox mount has been modified

offside cv boot perished

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis

Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,328 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front anti roll bar bushs worn

front seats dont tilt forward

gearbox mount has been modified

offside cv boot perished

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 68,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 63,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,113 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,995 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K16 CJT is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K16 CJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K16 CJT registered?

K16 CJT is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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The MOT history for K16 CJT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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