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P392 GDC

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

27,529 mi
Last recorded27,529 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 GDC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,529 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,482 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

air bag light flashing

front bumper broken

nearside front fog lamp insecure

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside inner drive shaft boot missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,330 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,771 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 8,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both outer sill to floor areas are corroding.

Brake fluid is discoloured.

Front brake discs and pads are worn.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight earth fault to NSR lamp cluster.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 93,741 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 93,741 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

both sills to floors weak with corrosion

brake fluid in poor condition / badly discoloured

drivers window not working

nearside front door check strap insecure

rear wiper blade split

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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P392 GDC is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P392 GDC, 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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P392 GDC is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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