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P66 LOW

1998 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,444 mi
Last recorded64,444 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 LOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 64,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 64,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 63,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,200 miles

n.s front road spring becoming corroded

o.s rear brake binding slightly

various brake pipes have been under sealed

Fail 12 Aug 2022 63,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n.s front road spring becoming corroded

o.s rear brake binding slightly

various brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,945 miles

n.s front road spring becoming corroded

o.s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2021 62,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n.s front road spring becoming corroded

o.s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2020 62,763 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 61,743 miles

front and rear body corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Fail 18 Dec 2018 61,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear body corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre to rear joint

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 60,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall perishing

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall perishing

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear exhaust area along frame, both front underside inner sill floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 54,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near rear exhaust area along frame, both front underside inner sill floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,448 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres perished not showing cords

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,826 miles

all tyres perished

side skirts fitted unable to fully assess condition of sills

Fail 10 Dec 2012 45,826 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

side skirts fitted unable to fully assess condition of sills

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,748 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,576 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,561 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,589 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 39,589 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 38,370 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 38,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P66 LOW is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P66 LOW, 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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P66 LOW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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