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P116 LYA

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,253 mi
Last recorded60,253 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 LYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,253 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,253 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside outer sill has slight corrosion

rear heat shield insecure

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,632 miles

nearside sill corroded but not excessive

offside sill corroded and damaged but not excessive

washer fluid thick

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,632 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded but not excessive

offside sill corroded and damaged but not excessive

washer fluid thick

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,161 miles

both outer cv boots perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside front fog light not working

rear brake hoses perished

rear number plate delaminated

rreverse lights not working

water pump leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,555 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wipers split on ends

engine oil level low between min and max

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 24 Jul 2006 52,722 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 52,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front lower arm rear bushes debonding

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jul 2005 49,777 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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P116 LYA is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P116 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 P116 LYA registered?

P116 LYA is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P116 LYA safe to buy?

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