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S781 NBD

1998 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,131 mi
Last recorded88,131 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escor71,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 NBD
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,131 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 88,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 81,389 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,296 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 75,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,929 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 18 Jan 2006 65,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OUTER SILLS CORRODING

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

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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S781 NBD is a 1998 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S781 NBD, 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

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What year was S781 NBD registered?

S781 NBD is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S781 NBD safe to buy?

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