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P110 MVW

1997 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

13,234 mi
Last recorded13,234 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 MVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 13,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

thumps into gear, has coolant, ATF and oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2015 13,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

thumps into gear, has coolant, ATF and oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,131 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

atf fluid leaking from gear box

near side rear chassis rail corroded

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear, near side front near excess

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 2 Jun 2014 9,131 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

atf fluid leaking from gear box

near side rear chassis rail corroded

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear, near side front near excess

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 May 2013 4,541 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

autimatic transmission fluid leak

both front tyres under inflated

both front wiper blades split

engine idle irratic

front number plate damaged but still readible

power steering fluid low

Pass 17 May 2012 194 miles

Both front lower suspention arm bushes in poor condition

Both front outer Cv boots in poor condition

Both lower/outer sills, fuel tank, rear brake pipes & off side rear floor pan corrodeing

Engine hunting at idle, only just passed idle emitions test

Exhaust flexy section in poor condition

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate cracked

Off side rear tyre has inner and outer edge wear, wearing low on tread, under inflated, cracking on the outer walls and apears slightly warped when spun up

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Water ingress in both front head lamp units

Pass 2 Jun 2011 96,480 miles

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

front number plate damaged

near side mirror repaired with tape

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near excess

off side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

slight play in steering rack side arm ball joints

Fail 31 May 2011 96,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate damaged

near side mirror repaired with tape

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear, near excess

off side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

slight play in steering rack side arm ball joints

Pass 26 May 2010 92,694 miles

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

gear box fluid leak

near side front mirror damaged

near side rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 92,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

both front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

gear box fluid leak

near side front mirror damaged

near side rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 88,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged near excessive

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

near side front non obligatory mirror insecure

near side rear chassis rail corroded

very little reserve travel in hand brake lever

Fail 19 May 2009 88,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate damaged near excessive

front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

near side front non obligatory mirror insecure

near side rear chassis rail corroded

very little reserve travel in hand brake lever

Pass 16 May 2008 82,629 miles

front number plate damaged but ledgible

Pass 24 May 2007 76,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 76,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine and gear box oil leaks

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre inner and outer shouder wear

Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,189 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MVW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P110 MVW, 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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P110 MVW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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