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Q148HFR

1998 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,001 mi
Last recorded43,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ148HFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,001 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,838 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,838 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,838 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo missing when fitted as standard (3.6.C.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

osr wheel welded twice

knocking on rear axle when driving

Pass 13 May 2010 4,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 4,603 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 4,603 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Q148HFR is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Q148HFR, 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 Q148HFR registered?

Q148HFR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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