MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,670 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brakes worn and pad movement
rust offside sill and rear chassis
slight rear bearing noise
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brakes worn and pad movement
rust offside sill and rear chassis
slight rear bearing noise
How Reliable is the Ford Escor?
Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R56 FGT is a 1998 Ford Escor in Blue with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R56 FGT, 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 R56 FGT registered?
R56 FGT is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R56 FGT safe to buy?
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