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G15 CHP

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 CHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 36,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 36,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 36,039 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 35,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Both sides (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,553 miles

Both rear inertia seat belts are a little slow to retract. Lack of use?

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade is worn out/split

Fail 22 Jul 2019 35,553 miles

Both rear inertia seat belts are a little slow to retract. Lack of use?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade is worn out/split

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 34,930 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,223 miles

Central exhaust section in poor condition

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly fraying

Fail 21 Jul 2017 33,220 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central exhaust section in poor condition

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly fraying

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,932 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has loose baffles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 30,932 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has loose baffles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 29,238 miles

Advanced corrosion on exhaust centre section

Baffles loose in rear silencer

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 27,970 miles

Accident damage to nearside front bumper

Fail 11 Jul 2014 27,969 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to nearside front bumper

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 26,719 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Pass 30 May 2012 25,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,791 miles

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

clutch slipping

Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 19,731 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,774 miles

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

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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G15 CHP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G15 CHP, 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 G15 CHP registered?

G15 CHP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is G15 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 CHP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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