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R10 EAB

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,844 mi
Last recorded60,844 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 EAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 60,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,835 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 60,673 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,133 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 60,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,108 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill/sill lip

corrosion to offside outer sill/sill lip

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,895 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,710 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,563 miles

both front brake discs heavily pitted

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

front number platedamaged

Fail 17 Feb 2011 59,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs heavily pitted

corrosion to nearside outer sill

corrosion to offside outer sill

front number platedamaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to fuel tank

offside front foglight not working

Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to fuel tank

offside front foglight not working

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing down

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,571 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R10 EAB is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R10 EAB, 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 R10 EAB registered?

R10 EAB is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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