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P102 DFP

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,796 mi
Last recorded23,796 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 DFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,796 miles

petrol tank corroded

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

nsf tyre edges worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,760 miles

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

slight play osf ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 12,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 103,153 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 103,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 103,153 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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P102 DFP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P102 DFP, 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 P102 DFP registered?

P102 DFP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P102 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 DFP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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