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P107 ALJ

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 ALJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,443 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,612 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 70,612 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,063 miles

front brake pads getting low.

offside front tyre edge worn smooth.rec new one very soon.

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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P107 ALJ is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P107 ALJ, 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 P107 ALJ registered?

P107 ALJ is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P107 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 ALJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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