MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT AJUSTMENT
O/S/ FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED
REA BUMPER DAMAGED ( CENTRE )
SLIGHT DAMAGED TO N/S/ REAR WHEEL RIM
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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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R100 GMS is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R100 GMS, 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 R100 GMS registered?
R100 GMS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R100 GMS safe to buy?
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