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G24 THN

1997 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,164 mi
Last recorded63,164 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 THN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,002 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 52,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,868 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 51,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 51,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 50,746 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 50,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,016 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,541 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside inner and outer sill slightly corroded

Offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,153 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 48,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,104 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,364 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 47,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,654 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 44,743 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 42,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,524 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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G24 THN is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 G24 THN, 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 G24 THN registered?

G24 THN is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is G24 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 THN shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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