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JAZ 5969

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 5969
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,275 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 79,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag system warning lamp flashing

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 22 Sep 2008 79,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 72,732 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,732 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 71,290 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 71,290 miles

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.

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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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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JAZ 5969 is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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