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N243 THO

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

33,355 mi
Last recorded33,355 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 THO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2006 33,355 miles

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.

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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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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