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P114 UGK

1997 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

57,822 mi
Last recorded57,822 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 UGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,822 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM BOTTLE CLIP

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM THERMOSTAT

Offside Front Outer Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand-Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,708 miles

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM BOTTLE CLIP ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM THERMOSTAT ()

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2024 57,708 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM BOTTLE CLIP ()

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak COOLANT LEAK FROM THERMOSTAT ()

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,912 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower LOWER BODY SEEL CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 56,912 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower LOWER BODY SEEL CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front WING ARCH PANEL CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 55,664 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 55,664 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK FROM COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 54,888 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK FROM COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,999 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 53,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 53,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 52,025 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,344 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,462 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 48,461 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

possible engine air leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 45,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside outer sill corrosin

ofside front wing is corrosin

rattle inside exhaust rear box

Fail 6 Apr 2013 45,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside outer sill corrosin

ofside front wing is corrosin

rattle inside exhaust rear box

Pass 14 Apr 2012 43,525 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,770 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 39,844 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 39,844 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 38,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,369 miles

lambda sensor reading high during emissions test (but within limits).

possible miss-fire from engine

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2007 35,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 32,442 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 UGK is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P114 UGK, 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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P114 UGK is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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