MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,013 miAbove average mileage for this year
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HEADLAMP PROTECTORS REQUIRE CLEANING
N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP STARTING TO SHOW WHITE
PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING
SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND FLOOR PANELS
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
HEADLAMP PROTECTORS REQUIRE CLEANING
N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP STARTING TO SHOW WHITE
PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING
SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES
SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND FLOOR PANELS
os mirror taped on
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
os mirror taped on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly scuffed
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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R101 HHK is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 HHK, 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 HHK registered?
R101 HHK is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R101 HHK safe to buy?
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