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LHZ 9902

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,067 mi
Last recorded62,067 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 9902
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 56,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,237 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 52,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 50,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 44,433 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 44,429 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 42,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,378 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,205 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,711 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 31,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,850 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Rocker cover gasket slightly leaking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,833 miles

Auxillary belt perished

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush noisey

Offside front wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade split

Rocker cover gasket damp

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,754 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 17,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,996 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,480 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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LHZ 9902 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LHZ 9902, 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 LHZ 9902 registered?

LHZ 9902 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for LHZ 9902 shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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