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Q784YUJ

1998 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,150 mi
Last recorded8,150 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ784YUJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 8,150 miles

all welding repairs cover in underseal making weld check impossable

o/s/r sill damaged

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres & starting to loose shape

several parts of vehicle starting to corrode

shocks becoming weak

vehcle has home made chassis plate

Fail 3 Dec 2009 8,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r sill damaged

rear tyres low & starting to go out of shape

several parts of vehicle beginning to corrode

shocks becoming weak

vehicle has home made chassis plate

Pass 8 Dec 2008 2,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advisory.slight corrosion and pitting noted on both front brake discs.advise renewal

Fail 29 Nov 2008 2,158 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 2,148 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

brake pipes poorly fitted

home made chassis plate & all other chassis plates removed

n/s sill slightly damaged & starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to split

several parts of body starting to corrode

vehicle battery light on & battery flat at start of test

wishbones damaged but not to excess

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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Q784YUJ is a 1998 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 Q784YUJ, 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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Q784YUJ is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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