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A26 SKA

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,899 mi
Last recorded59,899 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SKA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 59,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 59,444 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 58,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,050 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,601 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 82,373 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,057 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,842 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 80,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake resavoir levelbetween min and max

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,665 miles

n/s/r/wing dented

o/s/f/wing dented

Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

dent damage round van

interior mirror missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,811 miles

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

nearside rear and ofdfside front has bodywork damage

nearside seatbelt buckle has plastics missing

slight play in steering column

Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion in area of rear shoker top mountings

corrosion to sills

engine has slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,651 miles

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

corrosion in area of rear shoker top mountings

corrosion to sills

engine has slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,109 miles

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

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

nearside front seatbelt casing missing

rear chassis legs are corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,668 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front wing damaged

offside rear door inner checkstrap missing

outer sills "soft"

Pass 16 Jan 2008 78,154 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

main chassis both sides corroded in area of rear bumpstops

offside wing damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,230 miles

offside front wing damaged

puncture in nearside rear wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2007 77,230 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

offside front wing damaged

puncture in nearside rear wheel

Pass 18 Jan 2006 76,674 miles

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

offside front wing damaged

oil leak from cambelt area

Fail 18 Jan 2006 76,673 miles

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside front wing damaged

oil leak from front(offside) of engine

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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A26 SKA is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 A26 SKA, 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 A26 SKA registered?

A26 SKA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A26 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 SKA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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