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P3 PJL

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,109 mi
Last recorded40,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 PJL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 23,288 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,111 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,083 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 PJL is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PJL, 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 PJL registered?

P3 PJL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P3 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 PJL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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