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S542 TKG

1998 Ford Escor

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,490 mi
Last recorded78,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escor71,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 TKG
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,490 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 78,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 72,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 70,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,035 miles

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
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S542 TKG is a 1998 Ford Escor in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S542 TKG, 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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What year was S542 TKG registered?

S542 TKG is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S542 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 TKG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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