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K3 VHU

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,695 mi
Last recorded37,695 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 VHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,695 miles

corrosion to both rear inner seals

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,651 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened no inner face on discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,067 miles

Dig in the side wall of the O/S/F tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 32,067 miles

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

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

Dig in the side wall of the O/S/F tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r service brake performance low

Fail 12 Jun 2013 30,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracking on inner sidewall of n/s/r tyre

o/s/r service brake performance low

Pass 14 Jan 2012 29,346 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to o/s seal where floor pans meets seal

front bumper damaged and loose on n/s

washers poor

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,884 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2011 28,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,813 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 25,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,342 miles

front o/side and n/side wishbone bushes are displaying signs of wear

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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K3 VHU is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K3 VHU, 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 K3 VHU registered?

K3 VHU is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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