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R112 GTW

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 GTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 97,700 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,513 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 96,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2024 94,516 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 93,910 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 93,910 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 90,572 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,225 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,224 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Position lamps to bright

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2011 83,663 miles

Corroision Nearside Rear Chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand Brake High

Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Corroision Nearside Rear Chassis

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand Brake High

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 82,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 77,479 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 73,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,035 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 60,586 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 60,586 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R112 GTW is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red 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 R112 GTW, 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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R112 GTW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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