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310 DJJ

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,944 mi
Last recorded92,944 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration310 DJJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 92,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle , several front and rear suspension components and exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,666 miles

rear wheel arches rusty

under side and several suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,975 miles

rear wheel arches and under side rusty. several suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,729 miles

under side of vehicle corroded and rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle rusty in several places

Pass 31 Aug 2020 86,627 miles

brake hoses perished slightly

tyres cracking perished slightly

under side rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,554 miles

brake hoses perished

under side rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,935 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rusty

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,631 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

rear chassis rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,998 miles

rear wheel arches rusty

under side of vehicle rusty around inner sills and rear chassis

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,826 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

surface corrosion to underside in several places

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,129 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle underside and body in several places

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,573 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brakes noisy

sill covers fitted

slight imbalance on rear brakes, rise and fall

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,573 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear brakes noisy

sill covers fitted

slight imbalance on rear brakes, rise and fall

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,262 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,262 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 44,012 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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310 DJJ is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 310 DJJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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310 DJJ is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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