MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,692 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/R chassis corroded - but structorally OK
Rear brake pipes corroding/oxidising
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sills corroded but structorally OK
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/S/R chassis corroded - but structorally OK
Rear brake pipes corroding/oxidising
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
sills corroded but structorally OK
Coolant fluid leak from joint near thermostat housing
Hand brake high - but still reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake binding slightly. Road tested vehicle - wheel bearings appear OK
Oil leak including oil switch
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Coolant fluid leak from joint near thermostat housing
Hand brake high - but still reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside front brake binding slightly. Road tested vehicle - wheel bearings appear OK
Oil leak including oil switch
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear 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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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R105 HMA is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R105 HMA, 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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R105 HMA is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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