MOT Status
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63,194 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge
rear silencer is corroded
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust section deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 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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What year was P393 GAL registered?
P393 GAL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1997.
Is P393 GAL safe to buy?
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