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P102 LOG

1997 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

91,733 mi
Last recorded91,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 LOG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 91,733 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery poorly fitted

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,755 miles

OSF outer sill damaged

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,748 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres badly perished

OSF outer sill damaged

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,187 miles

Condensation inside nearside headlamp

Front brake discs worn

Nearside parking brake cable insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2011 65,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 6 May 2010 65,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,180 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Nearside rear spring mounting corroded but not excessively

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 56,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer reservoir cap missing

Pass 25 Nov 2006 56,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer reservoir cap missing

Fail 1 Oct 2005 43,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 43,967 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 LOG is a 1997 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.

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 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 P102 LOG, 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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P102 LOG is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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