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437 KPT

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

68,836 mi
Last recorded68,836 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration437 KPT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,836 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,982 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 67,982 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,945 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,431 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,341 miles

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 13 Aug 2009 45,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,440 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 25,712 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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437 KPT 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 95.5%.

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 437 KPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 437 KPT registered?

437 KPT is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is 437 KPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 437 KPT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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