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R101 JHS

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,411 mi
Last recorded87,411 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 JHS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,411 miles

Corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 86,923 miles

Offside Front window does not open

Pass 30 Nov 2018 86,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Nov 2018 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 85,239 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 84,486 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,096 miles

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)

lip of offside and nearside sills corroded not deemed excessive

washer bottle leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2015 83,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis bby strut (2.4.A.3)

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)

lip of offside and nearside sills corroded not deemed excessive

washer bottle leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,198 miles

Exhaust emits white smoke on acceleration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,194 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emits white smoke on acceleration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to both outer sills not deemed excessive

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to seals

Fail 29 Nov 2011 77,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 65,968 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 65,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R101 JHS is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R101 JHS, 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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R101 JHS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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