MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brakepipes covered in unknown substance
exhaust corroded
nearside outer sill repaired and covered in unknown
offside outer sill repaired and covered in unknown substance
oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
brakepipes covered in unknown substance
exhaust corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P106 CTY is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P106 CTY, 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 P106 CTY registered?
P106 CTY is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P106 CTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for P106 CTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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