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P106 MTW

1997 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,827 mi
Last recorded98,827 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 MTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 98,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 94,692 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill / underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 93,670 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front n/s and o/s front cv boots perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2021 93,599 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co to high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to low (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front n/s and o/s front cv boots perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,417 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,865 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,658 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 76,379 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,545 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,220 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust front silencer repaired with sealant

surface corrosion offside and nearside body sill lower flanges

Fail 23 Jan 2012 72,217 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion offside and nearside body sill lower flanges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,200 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 68,200 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 61,655 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 61,604 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,672 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,880 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 51,880 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 45,812 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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P106 MTW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P106 MTW, 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 MTW registered?

P106 MTW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P106 MTW shows 27 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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