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R107 MFW

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,682 mi
Last recorded49,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 MFW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,682 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AT OFFSIDE FRONT

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 49,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

BOTH OUTER SILLS RUSTY

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED AT OFFSIDE FRONT

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

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

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2013 43,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,470 miles

DAMAGE AT OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS RUSTY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE AT OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER SILLS RUSTY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,340 miles

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

PLASTIC OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 24,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,483 miles

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RUSTY

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,401 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS RUSTY

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,445 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 68,824 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear silencer baffles broken

n/s headlamp lens cracked

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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R107 MFW is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R107 MFW, 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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R107 MFW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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