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P105 RTW

1997 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 RTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 May 2017 91,565 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,129 miles

Corrosion to rear chassis both sides -not excessive

Fail 3 May 2016 90,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSF under wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 143n/s 90o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to rear chassis both sides -not excessive

Slight binding to NSR brake

Pass 5 May 2015 88,409 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

scoring to windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

scoring to windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,014 miles

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

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

scoring to windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,998 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

scoring to windscreen

Pass 3 May 2013 77,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in brake pipes generally

damage to windscreen

deterioration exhaust system rear end

Fail 25 Apr 2013 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in brake pipes generally

damage to windscreen

deterioration exhaust system rear end

note - engine oil below minimum when presented, oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen marked

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,223 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen marked

Pass 5 May 2011 59,152 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,131 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,270 miles

corrosion in offside door step

oil level on minimum

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 38,988 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,337 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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P105 RTW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P105 RTW, 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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P105 RTW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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