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M530 UDP

1998 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,388 mi
Last recorded50,388 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 UDP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,146 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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