MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both nearside alloys centre caps missing
front registration plate cracked
fuel tank corroded
nearside rear brake poor effort
nearside rear handbrake poor effort
nearside rear tyre slight perished on tread
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
power steering fluid tank damp
rear wiper inop
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both nearside alloys centre caps missing
exhaust system corroded
front registration plate cracked
fuel filter corroded
fuel tank corroded
nearside rear brake poor effort
nearside rear handbrake poor effort
nearside rear tyre slight perished on tread
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
power steering fluid tank damp
rear wiper inop
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag system warning lamp flashing
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag system warning lamp flashing
rear wiper blade not clearing screen
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JAZ 5969 is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 JAZ 5969, 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 JAZ 5969 registered?
JAZ 5969 is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is JAZ 5969 safe to buy?
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