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J44 WME

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,627 mi
Last recorded44,627 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 WME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 44,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,956 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 43,891 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above exhaust (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,494 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 42,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 41,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 40,064 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,647 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,506 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 30,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,327 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 28,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 80,874 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 80,872 miles

Offside Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 74,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 74,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

back box starting to deteriate and engine needs a service only just got through emmission test

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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J44 WME is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J44 WME, 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 J44 WME registered?

J44 WME is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is J44 WME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 WME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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