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K33 FYO

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 FYO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2026 33,315 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 33,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 32,762 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 32,189 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 32,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 31,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 31,774 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 31,762 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,748 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,925 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

possible o/s/f outer cill corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,565 miles

both rear chassiscorroded but not holed at time ov test

Fail 29 Oct 2007 25,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassiscorroded but not holed at time ov test

Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,895 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 9,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front number plate starting to seperate can still be read clearly

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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K33 FYO is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 K33 FYO, 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 K33 FYO registered?

K33 FYO is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is K33 FYO safe to buy?

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