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R360 EJA

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,882 mi
Last recorded95,882 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 EJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,348 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 77,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracking Starting On Inner & Outer Tread.

O/S/F Tyre Has Slice In Outer Wall.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,205 miles

Both Rear Tyres Have Cracking Starting On Inner & Outer Tread.

O/S/F Tyre Has Slice In Outer Wall.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 69,023 miles

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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R360 EJA is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R360 EJA, 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 R360 EJA registered?

R360 EJA is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R360 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 EJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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