CarVerify

Free Car Check

R694 FJO

1998 Ford Escor

Red Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,928 mi
Last recorded44,928 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escor71,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 FJO
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 44,928 miles

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

both inner and outer sills corroding

nearside front bumper damiged

rear view mirror missing

Fail 9 May 2008 44,738 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both inner and outer sills corroding

nearside front bumper damiged

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 May 2007 32,441 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,441 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 11,520 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 11,520 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 622 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
Full Ford Escor reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R694 FJO is a 1998 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 71,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R694 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R694 FJO?

You can check the full history of R694 FJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R694 FJO registered?

R694 FJO is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R694 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R694 FJO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R694 FJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R694 FJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.