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R366 EMY

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,113 mi
Last recorded94,113 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 EMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,113 miles

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

offside outer sill skirting insecure

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2014 94,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside outer sill skirting insecure

offside rear chassis rail slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,579 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 85,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,547 miles

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

both rear tyres approaching wear limit

front brake discs worn on inner faces

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres approaching wear limit

front brake discs worn on inner faces

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 61,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 48,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 37,391 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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R366 EMY is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R366 EMY, 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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R366 EMY is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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