MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,398 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/f cv gater leaking grease around clip
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/r cv gater leeking grease around clip
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
off side mirror damaged
slight binding in near side rear brake
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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P104 ARG is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P104 ARG, 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 P104 ARG registered?
P104 ARG is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is P104 ARG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P104 ARG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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