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P119 XFR

1997 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,864 mi
Last recorded58,864 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 XFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,726 miles

ADVISED-MARK ON N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH WHERE A PREVIOUS TYRE WALL MAY HAVE TOUCHED,O.K AT TIME OF TEST.

ADVISED-N/S FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY SCUFF MARKED.

Oil leak

advised-n/s and o/s rear tyre outer walls slightly scuff marks (Kingpin).

Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,726 miles

ADVISED-MARK ON N/S REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH WHERE A PREVIOUS TYRE WALL MAY HAVE TOUCHED,O.K AT TIME OF TEST.

ADVISED-N/S FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL SLIGHTLY SCUFF MARKED.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

advised-n/s and o/s rear tyre outer walls slightly scuff marks (Kingpin).

Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,656 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 46,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,129 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 31,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 XFR is a 1997 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

P119 XFR is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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