MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,106 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front wishbone bushes deteriorated
o/s outer sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front wishbone bushes deteriorated
o/s outer sill starting to corrode
both outer sills starting to corrode
front wishbone bushes deteriorated
n/s and o/s outer c.v. boots deteriorated
o/s rear seat belt not inspected due to fitment of child safety seat
o/s rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both outer sills starting to corrode
front wishbone bushes deteriorated
n/s and o/s outer c.v. boots deteriorated
o/s rear seat belt not inspected due to fitment of child safety seat
o/s rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsr tyre wall has cracks but no cord visable
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nsr tyre wall has cracks but no cord visable
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
excessive travel at handbrake
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
n/s front wishbone back bush worn
o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
excessive travel at handbrake
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
n/s front wishbone back bush worn
o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape
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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R361 OFR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R361 OFR, 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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R361 OFR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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