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P121 VFV

1997 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,516 mi
Last recorded63,516 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 VFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,516 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 60,512 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsr chassis has corrosion and split

Pass 10 May 2013 60,512 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr chassis has corrosion and split

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,767 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs inner face pitted

Fail 12 May 2011 54,970 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air mass disconected

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 12 May 2011 54,970 miles

air mass disconected

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 11 May 2010 51,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front coil springs rusty

Fail 11 May 2010 51,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front coil springs rusty

Pass 8 May 2009 47,190 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake ferruls rusty, rear swilencer raspy, front coil springs rusty

Pass 7 May 2008 42,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 May 2008 42,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 37,751 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 32,372 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 32,372 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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P121 VFV is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P121 VFV, 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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P121 VFV is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P121 VFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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