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R110 BJC

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,481 mi
Last recorded48,481 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 BJC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,481 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,918 miles

Handbrake travel

N/S/F Bumper damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2012 39,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front discs corroded

Handbrake travel

N/S/F Bumper damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,012 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 31,012 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,588 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,842 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,878 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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R110 BJC is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R110 BJC, 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 R110 BJC registered?

R110 BJC is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R110 BJC safe to buy?

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