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BIG 2651

1997 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,336 mi
Last recorded73,336 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2651
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,976 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking advise fuel filter corroding advise exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,976 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking advise fuel filter corroding advise exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,091 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 70,257 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,973 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 57,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,479 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 54,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BIG 2651 is a 1997 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BIG 2651, 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 BIG 2651 registered?

BIG 2651 is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is BIG 2651 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 2651 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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