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R110 RFR

1998 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,005 mi
Last recorded13,005 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 RFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,005 miles

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

Corrosion and damage offside front wing and door

Corrosion offside rear outer sill

INTERIOR REAR VEIW MIRROR MISSING

Fail 21 Sep 2009 12,968 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Corrosion and damage offside front wing and door

Corrosion offside rear outer sill

INTERIOR REAR VEIW MIRROR MISSING

Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,836 miles

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

Drivers door damaged

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside front wing corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2008 7,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Drivers door damaged

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside front wing corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 3,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,645 miles

Both rear bushes in front lower suspension arm's on both side's starting to seperate.

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

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

Near side of windscreen slightly scratched.

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

Fail 24 Sep 2006 99,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner shoulder area's. (175/70TR13).

Both rear bushes in front lower suspension arm's on both side's starting to seperate.

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side of windscreen slightly scratched.

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

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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R110 RFR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R110 RFR, 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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R110 RFR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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