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R359 HDE

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,025 mi
Last recorded50,025 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 HDE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,025 miles

Rear cross member rusty and holed

both front CV boots deteriating

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,025 miles

Central 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear cross member rusty and holed

both front CV boots deteriating

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 49,600 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front sill & floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,568 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer baffles loose

Fail 14 Feb 2013 47,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer baffles loose

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,775 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 46,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,128 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,404 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 37,057 miles

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

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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R359 HDE is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R359 HDE, 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 R359 HDE registered?

R359 HDE is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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