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P116 UGT

1997 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,216 mi
Last recorded29,216 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 UGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,216 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,216 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 15,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 6,431 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 6,431 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,135 miles

repirs to underside have been coated with undersill and what seems to be a chemical filler, pass and advised repairs

Fail 14 Nov 2007 99,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

repirs to underside have been coated with undersill and what seems to be a chemical filler, pass and advised repairs

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,941 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 UGT is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

P116 UGT is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P116 UGT safe to buy?

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