MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,647 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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R490 FFE is a 1997 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 67,927 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 R490 FFE, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R490 FFE registered?
R490 FFE is a 1997 Ford Escor, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R490 FFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 FFE 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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