MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
offside front door waistline strip loose at rear of strip
both outer sills and rear wheel arches are showing corrosion
both sides front lower wishbone arm bushes are in poor condition
engine oilwas off the bottom of dipstick, took 1-1/2 litre to bring up to level
exhaust downpipe flexi joint in poor condition, exhaust very rusty
nail in nearside rear tire
slight play in steering rack ball joints [both sides]
underside of engine soaked in oil on offside
various stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
both outer sills and rear wheel arches are showing corrosion
both sides front lower wishbone arm bushes are in poor condition
engine oilwas off the bottom of dipstick, took 1-1/2 litre to bring up to level
exhaust downpipe flexi joint in poor condition, exhaust very rusty
nail in nearside rear tire
offside front door waistline strip loose at rear of strip
slight play in steering rack ball joints [both sides]
underside of engine soaked in oil on offside
various stone chips in front windscreen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front service brake imbalance is high
slight play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes [both sides]
various stone chips in swept area of front windscreen
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
fan belt squeals, running loose???
front service brake imbalance is high
slight play in front anti roll bar saddle bushes [both sides]
various stone chips in swept area of front windscreen
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P108 BEL is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 P108 BEL, 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 P108 BEL registered?
P108 BEL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P108 BEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P108 BEL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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