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C3 ABD

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,992 mi
Last recorded85,992 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ABD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 85,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,419 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 85,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 85,065 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,075 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 80,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface rust formed on o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,676 miles

surface rust formed on o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,538 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 27 Jan 2007 65,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,675 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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C3 ABD is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C3 ABD, 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 C3 ABD registered?

C3 ABD is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is C3 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 ABD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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