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P107 LOC

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,573 mi
Last recorded11,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,573 miles

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

both floor to sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f brake hose not properly secured to inner wing

Fail 16 Jun 2009 11,058 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both floor to sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank corroded

o/s/f brake hose not properly secured to inner wing

Pass 9 May 2008 96,701 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

car passed emmisions , but just

fuel tank corroded

lower reading at o/s handbrake

n/s outer cv boot cracking

o/s/f tyre into wear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2008 96,555 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre into wear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

car passed emmisions , but just

fuel tank corroded

lower reading at o/s handbrake

n/s outer cv boot cracking

Pass 2 May 2007 89,796 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 85,796 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to front and rear bumpers

front pads maybe getting low

middle box exhaust ex corroded (slight minor leak at middle box seam)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall ex buffed

ns outer sill corroded and slight damage

poor rear parking and service brake efficiencys

slight dimming of n/s taillamp when indicators used

tailpipe ex corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,502 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 76,502 miles

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

o/s front suspension arm rear inner bush broken at centre

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 LOC is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LOC, 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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P107 LOC is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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