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P112 NJN

1997 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,759 mi
Last recorded93,759 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 NJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,759 miles

air bag warning illuminated

under tray loose

Fail 2 Aug 2011 93,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

under tray loose

Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s rear chassis areas becoming weak reference corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2010 89,160 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s rear chassis areas becoming weak reference corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,572 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 81,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,896 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,409 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,408 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 NJN is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P112 NJN, 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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P112 NJN is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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