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J19 GXJ

1997 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,414 mi
Last recorded75,414 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 GXJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,414 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,554 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

oil leak

rear gearbox mount broken

rear x member corroding

sill panels corroding

slight exhaust blow

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

fan belt perished

floor panels corroding

front brake pads low

front indicators fading

Fail 23 Jan 2006 71,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

fan belt perished

floor panels corroding

front brake pads low

front indicators fading

n/s/f outer cv boot perishing

oil leak

rear gearbox mount broken

rear x member corroding

sill panels corroding

slight exhaust blow

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

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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J19 GXJ is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J19 GXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J19 GXJ registered?

J19 GXJ is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is J19 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 GXJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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