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GBZ 8833

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 8833
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 79,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air fresh (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake high

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,527 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 75,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 70,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 70,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 64,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 61,013 miles

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

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

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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GBZ 8833 is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GBZ 8833, 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 GBZ 8833 registered?

GBZ 8833 is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is GBZ 8833 safe to buy?

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