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P403 NFL

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

9,442 mi
Last recorded9,442 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 NFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 9,442 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

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

Nearside rear chassis leg weakened by corrosion

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perishing

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 9,441 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate slightly discoloured

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

Nearside rear chassis leg weakened by corrosion

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perishing

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 4,720 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light is on

Fail 11 May 2010 4,720 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

air bag light is on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 96,903 miles

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

air bag light is on

both rear chassis are corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2009 96,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light is on

both rear chassis are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 92,560 miles

advise slight play front arm rear donut bushes.

advise surface corrosion steel brake pipes.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 92,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play front arm rear donut bushes.

advise surface corrosion steel brake pipes.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 88,351 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Headlamps showing yellow light

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of age

Fail 23 Mar 2007 88,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front numberplate slightly discoloured and cracked

Headlamps not showing white light

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

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,698 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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P403 NFL is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P403 NFL, 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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P403 NFL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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