MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,135 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
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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DHZ 8127 is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DHZ 8127, 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 DHZ 8127 registered?
DHZ 8127 is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is DHZ 8127 safe to buy?
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