MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all suspen sion b ushes slightly worn
slight corrosion on inner and outer sill and front and rear chassi
slight play in top strut mountings at front both sides
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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N43 DVM is a 1997 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N43 DVM, 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 N43 DVM registered?
N43 DVM is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is N43 DVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N43 DVM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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