MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
741 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
exhaust system slightly worn
nearside cv boot slightly worn
nearside front tyre gettin low tread
offside front bottom arm bush has slight play
offside rear brake pipes have slight corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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MAZ 2740 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MAZ 2740, 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 MAZ 2740 registered?
MAZ 2740 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is MAZ 2740 safe to buy?
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