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P110 GAW

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 GAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,038 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 91,751 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 88,482 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 88,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 82,266 miles

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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P110 GAW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P110 GAW, 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 P110 GAW registered?

P110 GAW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P110 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 GAW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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