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P112 DCU

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,066 mi
Last recorded84,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 DCU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 84,066 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,185 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear brake effort slightly lower

off/side front tyre inner edge worn

washers weak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,139 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 53,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 51,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,251 miles

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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P112 DCU is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P112 DCU, 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 P112 DCU registered?

P112 DCU is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P112 DCU safe to buy?

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