MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
engine oil level low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush also not damping (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower wing to sill corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower wing to sill corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front lower wheel arch has excessive corrosion
Offside Front steering arm has slight play
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front lower wheel arch has excessive corrosion
Offside Front steering arm has slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both rear shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect
both rear tyres wearing low 2-3mm
both sills slightly corroding
general underbody corrosion
offside rear brake pipe corroding
slight corrosion in both rear chassis legs
both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges (185/60/R14 82h)
both rear tyres perished
front brake discs worn
nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff
offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside outersill slightly corroded
offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges (185/60/R14 82h)
both rear tyres perished
front brake discs worn
nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff
offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside outersill slightly corroded
offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
both rear tyres wearing low and cracking
nearside front c.v gaiter slightly perishied
slight corrosion to both outer sills
slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
slight corrosion to offside rear chassis
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres wearing low and cracking
nearside front c.v gaiter slightly perishied
slight corrosion to both outer sills
slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
slight corrosion to offside rear chassis
both front c.v gaitors cracking
nearside rear tyre cracking across the tread and sidewalls
offside front steering arm has slight play
offside rear tyre cracking across the tread and sidewalls and wearing slightly on inner edge
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P893 XTC is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P893 XTC, 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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P893 XTC is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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