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M900 ATH

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,836 mi
Last recorded45,836 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 ATH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 45,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corrosion

o/s handbrake not as good as n/s

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,353 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 37,353 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,007 miles

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

engine sump badly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,381 miles

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

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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M900 ATH is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M900 ATH, 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 M900 ATH registered?

M900 ATH is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is M900 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M900 ATH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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