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F100 OER

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF100 OER
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 95,926 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 86,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 93,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

o/s/f tyre tread low and o/s/r tyre low on inner edges

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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F100 OER is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F100 OER, 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 F100 OER registered?

F100 OER is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is F100 OER safe to buy?

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