MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
different size tyres front and rear axles
n/s/f lower swivel gaitor split.failure next year
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
different size tyres front and rear axles
n/s/f lower swivel gaitor split.failure next year
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise brake inspection....
both front tyre treads on limit , advise replacements....
long hand brake lever travel.....
n/s & o/s/r chassis rails corroding...
n/s outer c/v gaiter beginning to split....
wet test....
advise brake inspection....
high clutch take up.....
light under body corrosion....
n/s & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bon dings failing....
rear exhaust heat shield loose....
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
light under body corrosion....
n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush bonding failing.......
o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge, n/s/f wearing on both edges....
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
o/s/r brake drum back plate damp..
roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing...
slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing ..
long hand brake lever travel.
wipers smear.
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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MLZ 7305 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MLZ 7305, 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 MLZ 7305 registered?
MLZ 7305 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is MLZ 7305 safe to buy?
The MOT history for MLZ 7305 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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