MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P393 ETF registered?
P393 ETF is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1997.
Is P393 ETF safe to buy?
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