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E5 CBY

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,170 mi
Last recorded3,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CBY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 3,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024
Pass 12 Aug 2023 71,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,544 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,852 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 108,160 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 11,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,495 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,113 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2011 57,617 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 44,364 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 44,248 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2009 28,475 miles

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

side sills coverd by body kit

Fail 26 May 2009 28,475 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

side sills coverd by body kit

Pass 23 May 2008 13,460 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 99,161 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 99,101 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 86,302 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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E5 CBY is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E5 CBY, 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 E5 CBY registered?

E5 CBY is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is E5 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 CBY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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