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H12 JWT

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,412 mi
Last recorded40,412 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 JWT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 39,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,627 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,476 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 39,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,145 miles

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

slight cracking to nearside front and both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,145 miles

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure

slight corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills

slight cracking to nearside front and both rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,811 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,669 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,017 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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H12 JWT is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H12 JWT, 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 H12 JWT registered?

H12 JWT is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is H12 JWT safe to buy?

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