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P109 NWE

1997 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,859 mi
Last recorded93,859 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 NWE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,233 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 79,158 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,801 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,392 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 66,228 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,792 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 56,782 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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P109 NWE is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P109 NWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P109 NWE registered?

P109 NWE is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P109 NWE safe to buy?

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