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P114 LYA

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,216 mi
Last recorded43,216 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 LYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 43,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 42,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,254 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,012 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,761 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2010 37,575 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 35,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,179 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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P114 LYA is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P114 LYA, 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 P114 LYA registered?

P114 LYA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P114 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 LYA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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