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R365 PEW

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,176 mi
Last recorded94,176 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 PEW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessively

nearside front door pillar corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,773 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake has excess travel

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake has excess travel

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,084 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes rear sections corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2009 80,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front to rear brake pipes rear sections corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,836 miles

front to rear brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded at rear

Fail 26 Mar 2008 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes to offside and nearside rear hoses corroded at rear

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush parting bonding

Fail 20 Mar 2006 65,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded.

offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush parting bonding.

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 PEW is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue 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 R365 PEW, 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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R365 PEW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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