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P122 UWK

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 UWK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 96,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 96,534 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 80,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,958 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit and worn on the inner edge.

n/s/r tyre is perished.

o/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit and badly worn on the inner edge.

o/s/r rim is dented.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 73,958 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit and worn on the inner edge.

n/s/r tyre is perished.

o/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit and badly worn on the inner edge.

o/s/r rim is dented.

Pass 20 May 2006 68,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f wishbone, front bush is worn.

o/s/f wishbone, both bushes are slightly worn.

o/s/r wheel bearing is sightly noisey.

oil leak

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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P122 UWK 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 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 P122 UWK, 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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P122 UWK is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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