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P110 TAG

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,627 mi
Last recorded54,627 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 TAG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,900 miles

o/s/ rear light lens cracked

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2007 43,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/ rear light lens cracked

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

various brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,931 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 41,548 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 41,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 TAG is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 TAG, 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 TAG registered?

P110 TAG is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1997.

Is P110 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 TAG 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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