MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both no. plates poor
damage to both bumpers
general corrosion to both sills inner and outer
nsr wheel bearing feels rough close to limits
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both no. plates poor
damage to both bumpers
general corrosion to both sills inner and outer
high handbrake travel close to limits
nsr wheel bearing feels rough close to limits
osr handbrake effort low close to limits
osr hub binding close to limits
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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P123 EBW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P123 EBW, 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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P123 EBW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1997.
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