MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,516 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front brake discs inner face pitted
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
air mass disconected
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
front brake discs worn on inner face
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
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
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P121 VFV safe to buy?
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