MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,048 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Plastic skirts hide condition of outer sills
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R101 HCG is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R101 HCG, 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 R101 HCG registered?
R101 HCG is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R101 HCG safe to buy?
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