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P103 GJO

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,723 mi
Last recorded94,723 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 GJO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,723 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)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front bumper is cracked

gearknob lose falls off

weather seal offside front door split

Fail 26 Oct 2007 89,112 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 89,112 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 80,632 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 80,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2005 73,612 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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P103 GJO is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P103 GJO, 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 P103 GJO registered?

P103 GJO is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P103 GJO safe to buy?

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