MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
both rear brake hoses small cracks in rubber
front brake discs rusty
mid box seal starting to rust
rear box rusty and has small leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure
both rear brake hoses small cracks in rubber
front brake discs rusty
mid box seal starting to rust
rear box rusty and has small leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK013AP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AK013AP, 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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What year was AK013AP registered?
AK013AP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is AK013AP safe to buy?
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