MOT Status
Mileage
33,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
air bag worning light comes on < flashing >
both front electonic windows do not work
both front springs heavily corroded
both front wish bones rubbers perrished
both inner and outer sills corroded
both rear brake hoses heavily perrished
both rear wheel arches corroded
chassis corroded
child seat fitted to near side rear seat
exhaust corroded + slight exhaust leak between middle and rear sections
floors heavily corroded
front discs corroded and worn
front metal brake pipes corroded
movement in steering system
near side front wing damaged
oil around power steering resivour < no visible leak at time off test >
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear number plate in poor condition < fading >
wind screen chipped
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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N243 THO is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 N243 THO, 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 N243 THO registered?
N243 THO is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is N243 THO safe to buy?
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