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N100 SSY

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

586 mi
Last recorded586 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 SSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 586 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 287 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pipes insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2024 267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant temperature too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front number plate tie wrapped on

Offside Front cv boot chaffing shock absorber

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pipes insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,419 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 51,149 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,454 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills sill covers

underbody of car undersealed unable to check fully

Fail 9 Apr 2013 48,018 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills sill covers

underbody of car undersealed unable to check fully

Pass 25 Nov 2011 47,725 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,209 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 43,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 42,697 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

rear seat belts slightly slow to retract

slight corrosion on lower inner sills

wipers slight smearing

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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N100 SSY is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N100 SSY, 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 N100 SSY registered?

N100 SSY is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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