MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,733 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
OSF outer sill damaged
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Condensation inside nearside headlamp
Front brake discs worn
Nearside parking brake cable insecure
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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