MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all tyres worn on edges
corrosion on both outer sills and wheel arch sections
bodywork dirty
both outer sills corroded
exhaust heavily corroded
front brake discs worn
fuel pipes corroded
movement in steering rack
n/s/f lower suspension arm inner, rear bush unbonding
rear tyres wearing on inner edge
small pin hole in o/s outer drivshaft gaitor
suspension rubbers age cracking
underside of vehicle corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M530 UDP is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 M530 UDP, 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 M530 UDP registered?
M530 UDP is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is M530 UDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M530 UDP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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