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R366 FNS

1998 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 FNS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,770 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 81,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

off side outer sill corroded

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 10 Apr 2006 69,161 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 69,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 FNS is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

R366 FNS is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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