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R365 ETW

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

54,688 mi
Last recorded54,688 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 ETW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind shock rubbing and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded near seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded near seat belt anchor point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting/cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting/cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,432 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2016 54,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,990 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,466 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,466 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,427 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,360 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 51,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 48,833 miles

o/s rear footbrake and handbrake efficiency low

Fail 12 Nov 2008 48,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear footbrake and handbrake efficiency low

Pass 22 Nov 2007 46,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 46,112 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 41,501 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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R365 ETW is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R365 ETW, 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 R365 ETW registered?

R365 ETW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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