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P39 SWK

1997 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 SWK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 74,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/r tyre has light cracking of side wall

Pass 3 Jul 2008 70,410 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 70,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 66,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,849 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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P39 SWK is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P39 SWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P39 SWK registered?

P39 SWK is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P39 SWK safe to buy?

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