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J17 KMP

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 KMP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,415 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,402 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2010 67,383 miles

corrosion in both front floor to sill seams

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

corrosion in brake pipe to near side rear hose

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

corrosion in nearside rear floor

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

corrosion in rear coil springs

handbrake travel high

nearside front wishbone buhes worn

small corrosion at rear of nearside outer sill.not excessive at present

Fail 23 Jul 2010 67,383 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in both front floor to sill seams

corrosion in both rear chassis rails

corrosion in brake pipe to near side rear hose

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

corrosion in nearside rear floor

corrosion in offside front brake pipe

corrosion in rear coil springs

handbrake travel high

nearside front wishbone buhes worn

small corrosion at rear of nearside outer sill.not excessive at present

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,680 miles

clutch travel high

corrosion forming in brake pipe to near side front hose

corrosion in near side rear brake pipe to rear brake hose,limited vision on exact condition

corrosion in sills,floors and rear chassis

slight exhaust blow from rear box,corrosion in centre exhaust

Fail 7 Aug 2009 61,678 miles

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

clutch travel high

corrosion forming in brake pipe to near side front hose

corrosion in near side rear brake pipe to rear brake hose,limited vision on exact condition

corrosion in sills,floors and rear chassis

slight exhaust blow from rear box,corrosion in centre exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,233 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 53,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,809 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 43,347 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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J17 KMP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J17 KMP, 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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J17 KMP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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