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P101 JOP

1997 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,089 mi
Last recorded39,089 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 JOP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 39,089 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion in nearside under sill

hand brake travel long

nail in nearside front tyre (on edge)

nearside front suspension wishbone inner bushes poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2012 39,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

corrosion in nearside under sill & nearside rear chassis

hand brake travel long

nail in nearside front tyre (on edge)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,227 miles

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

oil leak(oil level on minimum)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 31,227 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

oil leak(oil level on minimum)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,792 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 29,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,987 miles

advise both front tyres slighty perished

advise both outter cv boots perished

advise n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

advise o/s/f brake pipe rusty

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2007 27,015 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise - cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,015 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise - cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,995 miles

engine mounts slightly worn

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear wheel rim dented

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2005 23,465 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 23,465 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 JOP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P101 JOP, 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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P101 JOP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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