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P114 XFR

1997 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,902 mi
Last recorded98,902 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 XFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch and rear quater

corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,902 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch and rear quater

corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jul 2009 97,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

thick underseal applied to welding repairs

Fail 23 Jul 2009 97,714 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 95,800 miles

various points of corroson under nehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2008 95,800 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various points of corroson under nehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2007 90,409 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 90,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 86,159 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 86,154 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

n/s rear chassis rail is starting to corrode

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 XFR is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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