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P119 TMB

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,353 mi
Last recorded3,353 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 TMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 3,353 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 3,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 878 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 97,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 97,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

punture at near side rear tyre

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 TMB is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P119 TMB, 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 P119 TMB registered?

P119 TMB is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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