MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,767 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q862APN is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Q862APN, 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 Q862APN registered?
Q862APN is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 June 1998.
Is Q862APN safe to buy?
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