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P110 UGT

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,426 mi
Last recorded20,426 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 20,426 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

General light corrosion to most of underside of vehicle

Rear tyres appear to have been rubbing inner wheel arches at some point but not at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,426 miles

Signs of rear wheels rubbing arches

Fail 8 Jul 2011 20,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Signs of rear wheels rubbing arches

Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,178 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 20,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 9,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 25,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

front and rear shock absorbers weak

general light underbody corrosion

long handbrake travel

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor perished

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel

slight movement to both rear shackle bush's

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 UGT is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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