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Q181HFR

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,985 mi
Last recorded67,985 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ181HFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2007 67,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2006 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside abs/brake warnig light cable out of clips and chaffing

nearside tyre has a screw in it

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2006 65,585 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside abs/brake warnig light cable out of clips and chaffing

nearside tyre has a screw in it

plastic sill covers fitted

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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Q181HFR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q181HFR, 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 Q181HFR registered?

Q181HFR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is Q181HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q181HFR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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