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P40 PRK

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 PRK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,420 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 77,500 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r chassis starting to show corrosion

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,491 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

n/s/r service brake efficiency low

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/r chassis starting to show corrosion

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rubber split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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P40 PRK is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 P40 PRK, 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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P40 PRK is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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