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A16 LKS

1997 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LKS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,053 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 75,071 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 65,589 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 65,360 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

advise slight clutch judder

Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,537 miles

advise front indicators showing white light slightly

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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A16 LKS is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A16 LKS, 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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A16 LKS is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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