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P403 LJW

1997 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,050 mi
Last recorded3,050 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 LJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 3,050 miles

advise c,v boots perished

advise seals painted

advise steering gaitors damp

advise stone chip to windscreen

Fail 21 Oct 2010 3,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise c,v boots perished

advise seals painted

advise steering gaitors damp

advise stone chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2009 99,622 miles

Deteriation to offside wiper blade.

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Movement in drivers seat mountings.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 94,207 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 94,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both Inner vSills Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edges And Low

Slight Blow From Centre Exhaust Joint

Slight Play In Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing

Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 88,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,766 miles

both rear brake hoses outer covers split

inner sills coated in undersill

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

small stone chip in windscreen

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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P403 LJW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P403 LJW, 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 P403 LJW registered?

P403 LJW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P403 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 LJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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