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N2 TWF

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 TWF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2013 99,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,283 miles

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

very rusty in places

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,611 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,611 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 93,918 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake a little slow to release. suspect possible flexy hose. advise further investigation.

windscreen scratched.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 91,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f brake a little slow to release. suspect possible flexy hose. advise further investigation.

windscreen scratched.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 89,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,693 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON N/S & O/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,115 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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N2 TWF is a 1997 Ford Escort in White 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 N2 TWF, 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 N2 TWF registered?

N2 TWF is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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