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P101 NWF

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,316 mi
Last recorded68,316 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 NWF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,316 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Localised body/underside corrosion

Some perrishing- outer CV gaiters

W/screen chipped

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,096 miles

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

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

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

n/s sill slightly corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,213 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 63,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r chassis slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,388 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 60,388 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 57,985 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,379 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 54,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,497 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 50,497 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 NWF is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

P101 NWF is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P101 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P101 NWF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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