MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,911 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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N3 DEV is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N3 DEV, 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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N3 DEV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 August 1998.
Is N3 DEV safe to buy?
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