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P401 WFE

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 WFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise not excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,224 miles

offside rear chasis rail starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,232 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2011 58,232 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 54,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

Pass 24 Jan 2009 49,836 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 49,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 45,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bolt missing from securing bracket for power steering pump

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play in steering arm

Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 41,910 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 37,706 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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P401 WFE is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P401 WFE, 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 P401 WFE registered?

P401 WFE is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P401 WFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 WFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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