MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,183 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fan belt worn/cracks
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R103 RCY is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R103 RCY, 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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How do I check the history of R103 RCY?
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What year was R103 RCY registered?
R103 RCY is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R103 RCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R103 RCY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R103 RCY have outstanding finance?
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