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P110 MWA

1997 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,264 mi
Last recorded64,264 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 MWA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,264 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,548 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 55,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,575 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,391 miles

Oil leak

keep check on brake pipes behind fuel tank

Fail 26 Oct 2007 40,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

keep check on brake pipes behind fuel tank

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,846 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 28,776 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear crossbeam starting to corrode,o/s c/v boot poor,engine mounts poor .

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 MWA is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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