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MLZ 7305

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,555 mi
Last recorded4,555 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 7305
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 4,555 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,977 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 94,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,991 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 90,991 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,132 miles

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....

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,805 miles

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....

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,643 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 75,609 miles

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....

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,542 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 67,489 miles

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 ..

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,939 miles

long hand brake lever travel.

wipers smear.

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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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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MLZ 7305 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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