MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
oil leak around sump area
water leak around water pump area
Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
corrossion starting in both outter sills and various other places of this vehicle
nearside and offside front lower suspension bushes starting to crack recomend to be changed
oil leak on engine
on handbrake travel
slight wear started in steering rack offside
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P104 VTX is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P104 VTX, 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 VTX registered?
P104 VTX is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P104 VTX safe to buy?
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