MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,674 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
some rust in underbody/ sills /floors/ rear chassis etc.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
some rust in underbody/ sills /floors/ rear chassis etc.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bodywork is damaged but no sharp protrusions present
metal pipe part of o/s front flexy brake hose is corroded but not seriously weakened
o/s front wheel is odd (steel) compared to all others (alloys), tyre size is the same
o/s rear brake is binding/grabbing slightly
slight imbalance to front brakes = 16%
windscreen is damaged/scored but view is ok
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bodywork is damaged but no sharp protrusions present
metal pipe part of o/s front flexy brake hose is corroded but not seriously weakened
n/s rear tyre is worn on edges and on the legal limit
o/s front wheel is odd (steel) compared to all others (alloys), tyre size is the same
slight imbalance to front brakes = 14%
windscreen is damaged/scored but view is ok
corrosion has started within prescribed areas
imbalance to front brakes but less than limit
rear view mirror is missing but side mirrors are ok
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
corrosion has started within prescribed areas
imbalance to front brakes but less than limit
rear view mirror is missing but side mirrors are ok
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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R35 EDW is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R35 EDW, 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 R35 EDW registered?
R35 EDW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R35 EDW safe to buy?
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