MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,448 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
child seat fitted at offside rear not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
corrosion build up on nearside front metal brake pipe
corrosion build up on nearside rear chassis leg at axle mount
corrosion build up on offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes
exhaust system starting to deteriorate
nearside front shock absorber leaking
nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
nearside rear shock absorber leaking
offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to tear
oil leaking in engine bay
slight play in offside and nearside rear axle pivot bushes
slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
centre and rear exhaust silencers starting to deteriorate
child seat fitted at offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
corrosion build up on rear sections of both main brake pipes
corrosion developing on underside of vehicle
movement in front anti roll bar mounting bushes
oil leaking in engine bay
rear wiper blade torn
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P107 XYS is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?
P107 XYS is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1997.
Is P107 XYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P107 XYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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