MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,652 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P122 TVC is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P122 TVC, 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 P122 TVC registered?
P122 TVC is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is P122 TVC safe to buy?
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