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P107 JJA

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,868 mi
Last recorded59,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 JJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,868 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 59,868 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,917 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,917 miles

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

o/s/f suspension rear bush worn near to excess

o/s/f tyre cracking near to excess

Fail 31 Aug 2006 55,881 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 JJA is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P107 JJA, 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 JJA registered?

P107 JJA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P107 JJA safe to buy?

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