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R366 CUX

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 CUX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

hand brake close to ex cess travel

offside rear tyre p;earished

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,037 miles

hand brake close to ex cess travel

offside rear tyre p;earished

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,297 miles

handbrake close to excess travel

Fail 12 Mar 2008 56,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake close to excess travel

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,830 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 45,827 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,414 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 39,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 34,365 miles

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

centre exhaust heat sheild damaged.

Fail 23 Jun 2005 34,365 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat sheild damaged.

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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R366 CUX is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 R366 CUX, 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 R366 CUX registered?

R366 CUX is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R366 CUX safe to buy?

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