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P101 GGM

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,377 mi
Last recorded62,377 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 GGM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust hanging rubbers det

n/s rear additional shock leveller pipe leaking slightly

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 60,838 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s rear lowering/raising hydraulic leaking slightly

slight noise to o/s rear wheel bearing

sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes binding slightly

n/s rear lowering/raising hydraulic leaking slightly

slight noise to o/s rear wheel bearing

sump pan corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,882 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,311 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,179 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,487 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,168 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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P101 GGM is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P101 GGM, 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 P101 GGM registered?

P101 GGM is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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