MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
n/s/r wheelbearing slighty noise
hand brake close to limits of reserve travel
o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush, getting poor.
o/s/f outer CV joint boot, perished.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
slight interference on rear lamps
some play in upper steering column clamp.
some rust on n/s/outer sill, may require attention soon.
some rust on some metal brake pipes.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
hand brake close to limits of reserve travel
o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush, getting poor.
o/s/f outer CV joint boot, perished.
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.
slight interference on rear lamps
some play in upper steering column clamp.
some rust on n/s/outer sill, may require attention soon.
some rust on some metal brake pipes.
Oil leak
various points of corrosion
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak (oil pressure switch)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P109 WTG is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WTG, 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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P109 WTG is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1997.
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