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N414 YNT

1997 Ford Escort

Maroon Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,383 mi
Last recorded26,383 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 YNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,383 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 26,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 20,559 miles

handbrake close to end off its travel (high)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 20,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

handbrake close to end off its travel (high)

rear brakes noise when under load

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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N414 YNT is a 1997 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N414 YNT, 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 N414 YNT registered?

N414 YNT is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is N414 YNT safe to buy?

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