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R365 FWC

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,636 mi
Last recorded79,636 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 FWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,246 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 27,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,806 miles

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

Oil leak

genaral rust under car

Fail 28 Aug 2012 11,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

genaral rust under car

Pass 14 Mar 2011 99,712 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,823 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 95,608 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,459 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,188 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 FWC is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

R365 FWC is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R365 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 FWC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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