MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all metal brake pipes rusty - advise cleaning and greasing , or will become a future failure
all metal brake pipes have been painted at the ends o/s/r and n/s/r wheels are binding front n/s and o/s wishbone bushes are starting to lip out
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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P109 CPL is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P109 CPL, 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 P109 CPL registered?
P109 CPL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P109 CPL safe to buy?
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