MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both cv boots perished
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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P392 HEW is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P392 HEW, 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 P392 HEW registered?
P392 HEW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P392 HEW safe to buy?
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