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P110 VTC

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

3,455 mi
Last recorded3,455 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 VTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,455 miles

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

both outter sills painted the same coulor as car unable to fully inspect

unable to penatrate corossion to front centre and rear floors front and rear inner wheel arches front and rear chassies various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Fail 8 Sep 2009 3,465 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 3,459 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to penatrate corossion to both inner and outter sills front centre and rear floors both front and rear inner wheel arches various metal brake pipes and brake feruls

Pass 28 Sep 2007 97,581 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2007 97,581 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 92,046 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 92,008 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VTC is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

P110 VTC is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P110 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P110 VTC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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