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ExpiredMileage
4,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both front tyres worn on inside edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
V5C (log book) number BE7723987 10/04, seen.
clutch high?
engine mounts weak?
nearside & offside front to rear metal brake pipes, (rear sections), have been undersealed.
nearside & offside rear chassis are corroded, (not within 30CM of any prescribed areas).
nearside & offside rear chassis, have been undersealed.
slight play at nearside & offside front wheels, (steering rack?).
tax disc & M.O.T. reminder, in wiper sweep area.
windscreen scratches.
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
V5C (log book) number BE7723987 10/04, seen.
clutch high?
engine mounts weak?
foot brake travel.
nearsaide & offside rear chassis, have been undersealed.
nearside & offside front to rear metal brake pipes, (rear sections), have been undersealed.
nearside & offside rear chassis are corroded, (not within 30CM of any prescribed areas).
slight play at nearside & offside front wheels, (steering rack?).
tax disc holder & M.O.T. reminder, in wiper sweep area.
windscreen scratches.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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N16 EAH is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N16 EAH, 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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N16 EAH is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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