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P113 ERD

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,828 mi
Last recorded74,828 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 ERD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,828 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside door mirror cracked

inner sidewalls on both rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,819 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside door mirror cracked

inner sidewalls on both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 71,449 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2015 70,195 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

signs of corrosion rear chassis legs,n/s/r outer sill and inner sills

slight buckle n/s/f wheel

slight cracking o/s/r brake hose

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,195 miles

signs of corrosion rear chassis legs,n/s/r outer sill and inner sills

slight buckle n/s/f wheel

slight cracking o/s/r brake hose

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,979 miles

N/S and O/S rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight age cracking on O/S/R tyre

slight play in O/S steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,714 miles

N/S and O/S rear chassis rails starting to corrode

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

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

signs of corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,432 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 65,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,081 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,368 miles

nearside front bumper taped up.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,132 miles

n/s/f bumper taped up

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,574 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,574 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,351 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Mar 2006 46,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,005 miles

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

handbrake travel high

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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P113 ERD is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P113 ERD, 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 P113 ERD registered?

P113 ERD is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1997.

Is P113 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 ERD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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