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P393 ETF

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,731 mi
Last recorded59,731 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 ETF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,731 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

SEVERE CORROSION TO FLOORS + SILLS

SEVERE CORROSION TO N/S/R CHASSIS - NOT IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREAS ( LARGE HOLES IN CHASSIS)

clutch starting to slip

knocking from steering system

n/s wiper blade poor

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

very long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Dec 2010 54,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

has corrosion to nearside rear chassis but not within 30cm of any mountings

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

underside and sill getting very rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,359 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 51,359 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 48,190 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,691 miles

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

Play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 45,691 miles

OSF floor to sill seam rusty

Play in NSR wheel bearing

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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P393 ETF is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P393 ETF, 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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P393 ETF is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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