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P110 XHS

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 XHS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2007 63,009 miles

Windscreen chipped zone A. Slight wear in steering rack & Front suspension wishbone bushes. Both nearside tyres at 3mm, Both offside tyres at 2mm. Slight corrosion outer sills.

Fail 19 May 2007 63,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen chipped zone A. Slight wear in steering rack & Front suspension wishbone bushes. Both nearside tyres at 3mm, Both offside tyres at 2mm. Slight corrosion outer sills.

Pass 19 May 2006 52,646 miles

Exhaust mid & rear corroded - may require replacement soon. Minor wear front brake discs & steering rack. Slight perishing front suspension wishbone rear bushes. Windscreen chipped zone A..

Pass 26 May 2005 44,218 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 44,218 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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 XHS is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

P110 XHS is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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