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P40 TUG

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,263 mi
Last recorded45,263 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 TUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 45,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 37,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,300 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,481 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 34,481 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,388 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,233 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front tyre inside treads starting to wear low.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,577 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,405 miles

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 TUG is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P40 TUG, 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 P40 TUG registered?

P40 TUG is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is P40 TUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 TUG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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