MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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P117 MNC is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P117 MNC, 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 P117 MNC registered?
P117 MNC is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1997.
Is P117 MNC safe to buy?
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