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K444 EVS

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,365 mi
Last recorded56,365 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 EVS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,365 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 49,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 41,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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K444 EVS is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K444 EVS, 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 K444 EVS registered?

K444 EVS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is K444 EVS safe to buy?

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