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P115 CNP

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,647 mi
Last recorded56,647 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 CNP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,647 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 56,646 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,670 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,659 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,184 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 50,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,319 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 47,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 44,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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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P115 CNP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P115 CNP, 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 P115 CNP registered?

P115 CNP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P115 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 CNP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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