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S793 GKS

1998 Ford Escor

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,509 mi
Last recorded77,509 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escor71,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 GKS
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,509 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 77,509 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,935 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,165 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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S793 GKS is a 1998 Ford Escor in Silver 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 S793 GKS, 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 S793 GKS registered?

S793 GKS is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S793 GKS safe to buy?

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