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K3 RHD

1997 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 RHD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 97,871 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 97,871 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,818 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,813 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,789 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 97,771 miles

Brake warning lamp on (Dash)

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 14 Jul 2010 97,771 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp on (Dash)

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,385 miles

Catalytic convertor heat shield loose and rattles

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

Front bumper damaged

Handbrake travel near limit

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 May 2007 89,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 84,041 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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K3 RHD is a 1997 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K3 RHD, 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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K3 RHD is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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