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P402 NOW

1997 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,545 mi
Last recorded45,545 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 NOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,545 miles

airbag light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged

front discs have a lip

nearside front anti roll bar D bush has slight play

rear brake lines have surface rust

rear chassis has surface rust

Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

exhaust heat shield loose

front bumper damaged

front discs have a lip

nearside front anti roll bar D bush has slight play

rear brake lines have surface rust

rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,902 miles

both rear brake flexible hoses perishing

both rear chassis rails in wheel arches corroding

handbrake travel high

oil pressure switch leaking

power steering/fan belt in poor condition

slight blow from exhaust

surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

wear to front brake discs noted

Fail 4 Mar 2011 35,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

oil pressure switch leaking

slight blow from exhaust

power steering/fan belt in poor condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake flexible hoses perishing

both rear chassis rails in wheel arches corroding

surface corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

wear to front brake discs noted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 25,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 13,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside and nearside inner cv boots split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,751 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 90,160 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 90,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 87,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 87,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P402 NOW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P402 NOW, 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 P402 NOW registered?

P402 NOW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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