MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
under vehicle tatty
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
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
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R35 GEV registered?
R35 GEV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1998.
Is R35 GEV safe to buy?
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