S97RKU
Year1998
0-60mph12.3 sec
FuelDiesel
Power89 BHP
S97RKUreport date: 2024-04-29      
UK

FORD LX TD

General information

Make FORD
Model ESCORT LX TD
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 111 mph
0 - 60 mph 12.3 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 89 BHP
Max. torque 178 Nm at 2.250 rpm
Engine capacity 1.753 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Diesel
Consumption city 31.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 58.9 mpg
Consumption combined 44.8 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-11-30
Pictures 18
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-11-25
MOT pass rate
64 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 9
Total advice items 58
Total items failed 41
MOT #25 2023-11-23 13:27
MOT test number 581687513846
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-11-25
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #24 2023-11-23 11:43
MOT test number 116614316452
Result Failed
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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MOT #23 2022-11-26 14:24
MOT test number 587272285055
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MOT #22 2021-09-29 08:47
MOT test number 142281566087
Result Passed
MOT #21 2020-09-19 14:30
MOT test number 175255825231
Result Passed
Advice
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MOT #20 2017-11-30 14:52
MOT test number 983582564989
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner +outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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MOT #19 2016-12-08 12:12
MOT test number 710924936052
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Exhaust front pipe corroded thin
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #18 2015-12-05 13:12
MOT test number 978314918309
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls
MOT #17 2015-11-27 16:16
MOT test number 321569054032
Result Failed
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewalls
Fail
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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MOT #16 2014-11-22 11:48
MOT test number 557206424319
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre has cut but not down to cords
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Front brakes binding slightly
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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MOT #15 2014-11-11 17:29
MOT test number 198555714362
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Notice
Front brakes binding slightly
Fail
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #14 2013-11-25 17:09
MOT test number 799859923395
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #13 2013-11-20 12:33
MOT test number 336084823300
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #12 2012-12-01 08:53
MOT test number 867436232326
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #11 2012-11-22 13:13
MOT test number 806147922300
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
MOT #10 2011-12-06 14:44
MOT test number 429760741390
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2011-11-29 12:40
MOT test number 875963831332
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
MOT #8 2010-12-04 09:26
MOT test number 984088130326
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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MOT #7 2010-11-26 12:03
MOT test number 143590930349
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advice
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
MOT #6 2009-11-22 11:18
MOT test number 521906629312
Result Passed
MOT #5 2008-10-27 10:59
MOT test number 744351208363
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-11-27 17:02
MOT test number 220851337342
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2007-11-22 10:24
MOT test number 353686027392
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Advice
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
MOT #2 2006-11-08 09:29
MOT test number 204252816376
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-11-24 16:53
MOT test number 864608525389
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 1998-09-01
Last registration 2023-11-23
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Registration #1 1998-09-01 15 mi
Registration #2 2005-11-24 18.793 mi
Registration #3 2006-11-08 21.564 mi
Registration #4 2007-11-22 24.989 mi
Registration #5 2007-11-27 24.989 mi
Registration #6 2008-10-27 27.120 mi
Registration #7 2009-11-22 29.972 mi
Registration #8 2010-11-26 33.048 mi
Registration #9 2010-12-04 33.048 mi
Registration #10 2011-11-29 34.872 mi
Registration #11 2011-12-06 34.874 mi
Registration #12 2012-11-22 37.106 mi
Registration #13 2012-12-01 37.116 mi
Registration #14 2013-11-20 38.405 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1749 mm
Height 1372 mm
Length 4556 mm
Wheel base 2704 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 61 l
Fuel delivery Indirect Injection
Number of doors 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number WY75020

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