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P3 CWB

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 CWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,303 miles

n/s rear floor corroding

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroding

Fail 29 May 2008 87,294 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear floor corroding

n/s rear tyre damaged at sidewall

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,339 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

most prescribed areas under car slightly rusty

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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P3 CWB is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P3 CWB, 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 P3 CWB registered?

P3 CWB is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P3 CWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 CWB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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