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P110 LYA

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,159 mi
Last recorded18,159 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 LYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,159 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

generall corrosion

rear silencer noisy (baffles broken inside)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,903 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

general corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,619 miles

c.v boots perished

general corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2009 3,597 miles

cv boots perished

general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,623 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

general corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2007 86,472 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,472 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 75,939 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 LYA is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

P110 LYA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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