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L4 TWF

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,820 mi
Last recorded26,820 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 TWF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 26,820 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 22,674 miles

Offside front wing linar insecure

Fail 13 May 2009 22,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front wing linar insecure

Pass 20 May 2008 17,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,415 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 8,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 94,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 81,233 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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L4 TWF is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L4 TWF, 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 L4 TWF registered?

L4 TWF is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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