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R104 TCY

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 TCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,964 miles

CORROSION ON NEARSIDE SILL

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILLS

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RAIL PATCH REPAIRED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INSIDE EDGE DEVOID OF TREAD

SPARE TYRE WORN BELOW LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2009 77,828 miles

corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

corrosion on offside sill

handbrake lever travel

nearside rear chassis rail patch repaired

offside front tyre devoid of tread inside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2009 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion on offside rear chassis rail

corrosion on offside sill

handbrake lever travel

offside front tyre devoid of tread inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2008 75,727 miles

o/s&n/s rear chassis corroder

Fail 8 Mar 2008 75,662 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s&n/s rear chassis corroder

Pass 10 Mar 2007 72,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,049 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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R104 TCY is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R104 TCY, 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 R104 TCY registered?

R104 TCY is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R104 TCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 TCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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