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S53 AEJ

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,132 mi
Last recorded71,132 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 AEJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 65,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,233 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 62,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,646 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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S53 AEJ is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S53 AEJ, 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 S53 AEJ registered?

S53 AEJ is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S53 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S53 AEJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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