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M60 DYA

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,316 mi
Last recorded45,316 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 DYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 45,316 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 43,532 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,688 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 38,926 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 38,920 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 35,554 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 34,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,186 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,807 miles

Play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 5 May 2015 28,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 28,487 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 28,064 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 27,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 27,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 27,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 27,375 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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M60 DYA is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M60 DYA, 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 M60 DYA registered?

M60 DYA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is M60 DYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 DYA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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