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P393 GAL

1997 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,194 mi
Last recorded63,194 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 GAL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,671 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills and underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 61,671 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills and underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,151 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,067 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and near side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 46,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears and near side front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,933 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,100 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 27,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,789 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 21,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,650 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,416 miles

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 GAL is a 1997 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GAL, 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 GAL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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