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R366 EVX

1998 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,311 mi
Last recorded55,311 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 EVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 55,311 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,311 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fan belt split

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fan belt split

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,678 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 34,639 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,397 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 26,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 5,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,666 miles

front & rear bumpers damaged but not insercure or dangerous.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 88,542 miles

battery insecure

nearside wishbone bush slight split

slight play in offside front hub

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 EVX is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVX, 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 EVX registered?

R366 EVX is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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