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R105 HMA

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,692 mi
Last recorded16,692 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 HMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,692 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 16,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,510 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 11,499 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,806 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 176 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 176 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 90,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 81,654 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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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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