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P119 NNB

1997 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,130 mi
Last recorded57,130 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 NNB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,130 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 57,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,948 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,137 miles

will shortly need brake discs sills and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,047 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 44,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,941 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P119 NNB is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P119 NNB, 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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P119 NNB is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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