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Q824UCY

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,183 mi
Last recorded30,183 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ824UCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2024 30,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 29,987 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 29,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 27,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,597 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,023 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,597 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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Q824UCY is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Q824UCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q824UCY registered?

Q824UCY is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is Q824UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q824UCY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Q824UCY have outstanding finance?

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