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P9 TSE

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,282 mi
Last recorded75,282 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 TSE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,282 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,847 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 69,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 55,853 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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P9 TSE is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P9 TSE, 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 P9 TSE registered?

P9 TSE is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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