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P113 OJW

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,786 mi
Last recorded14,786 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 OJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,786 miles

both driveshaft outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

o/s/r chassis rail corroding

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer box

Fail 22 Oct 2008 14,657 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both driveshaft outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

fuel filter corroding

o/s/r chassis rail corroding

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer box

Pass 14 Nov 2007 6,858 miles

body shell "chassis rails" at rear corroding

both outer c.v boots cracking/perishing

front brake discs wearing

fuel filter corroding

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Nov 2006 97,896 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 97,896 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.o/s/f tyre wearing on edges †2.Both outer cv boots cracking †3.n/s/r seatbelt not checked properly (baby seat fitted) †4.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †5.Aux drive belt cracking

11.Handbrake travel high †12.o/s & n/s bottom arm bushes unbonding †13.Rear footbrake app slightly uneven †14.n/s/r foot & handbrake eff slightly low

6.Metal brake pipes corroding(not checked above fuel tank & exhaust shields) †7.o/s & n/s rear chassis corroding †8.Outer sills corroding †9.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †10.o/s trackrod end ball joint dust cover split

Pass 9 Nov 2005 88,602 miles

Both outer cv boots cracking †n/s bottom arm rear bush starting to unbond †Rear flexi brake hoses cracking †Outer sills starting to corrode †Metal brake pipes corroding(require attention)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Brake pads not checked †Aux drive belt cracking †Slight exhaust blow on centre box †Slight play in steering rack

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 OJW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

P113 OJW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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