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R35 GEV

1998 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,411 mi
Last recorded22,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 GEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

this vehical has only just met minimum requirement

Pass 14 Jan 2011 14,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 3,601 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

under vehicle tatty

Fail 12 Jan 2010 3,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

under vehicle tatty

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,722 miles

DVLA seriously damaged marker

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

both front jacking points starting to corrode

o/s/f coil spring fitted incorrectly

o/s/r wheel bearing dust cap missing

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

DVLA seriously damaged marker

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

both front jacking points starting to corrode

o/s/f coil spring fitted incorrectly

o/s/r wheel bearing dust cap missing

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2007 86,538 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 85,310 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 74,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyrewall damaged

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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R35 GEV is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R35 GEV, 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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R35 GEV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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