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R105 UAO

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,849 mi
Last recorded94,849 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 UAO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,849 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 94,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,177 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,845 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 87,427 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r chassis around rear subframe mounting

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

corrosion to o/s/f wing

security to front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2014 87,403 miles

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)

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r chassis around rear subframe mounting

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

corrosion to o/s/f wing

security to front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2013 82,827 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2009 66,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2007 62,038 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,703 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 57,652 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 UAO is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAO, 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 UAO is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1998.

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