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R103 TRV

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,732 mi
Last recorded44,732 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 TRV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,732 miles

Central Front Exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,793 miles

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 42,787 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,692 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2016 42,466 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable clip broken.

Slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill panel + n/s/f floorpan area.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 42,464 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R handbrake cable clip broken.

Slight corrosion on o/s/f outer sill panel + n/s/f floorpan area.

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,116 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable clip broken.

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

Slight corrosion on n/s/f floorpan area.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,479 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 11 Jan 2014 41,473 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 40,795 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 40,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 40,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,172 miles

all tyre sidewalls becoming perished

Pass 8 Jan 2010 37,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,391 miles

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 6 Jan 2007 33,408 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,085 miles

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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R103 TRV is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R103 TRV, 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 R103 TRV registered?

R103 TRV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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