MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,525 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion on both sills (joint to floor pan)
Near side headlamp poor beam pattern
Off side front tyre worn inner edge
Only just passed full emissions test
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
cat, middle and rear section all rattling
chassis corroded, both sills corroded and both sills damaged
child seat fitted to near side rear seat
front brake pads wearing low < advise replacement >
off side wish bone bushes perrished < advise replacement >
tested when wet
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escor?
Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 RTF is a 1998 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R73 RTF, 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.
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How do I check the history of R73 RTF?
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What year was R73 RTF registered?
R73 RTF is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R73 RTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R73 RTF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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