MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,659 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
cooling fan late to cut in ?
emissions near limit
sun visor clip broke
surface rust both sills
surface rust offside rear chassis
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
cooling fan late to cut in ?
emissions near limit
sun visor clip broke
surface rust both sills
surface rust offside rear chassis
offside front suspension pan bush splitting (recommend replace)
rear brake flexis perished
surface rust rear chassis
wipers poor
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres 2mm inner edge
nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge and sidewall perished
number plates poor
offside front suspension pan bushes splitting
offside rear brake flexi perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
clutch worn
handbrake needs adjustment
nearside rear tyre 2mm
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
clutch worn
handbrake needs adjustment
nearside rear tyre 2mm
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside rear seat starting to fray.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P403 OTP is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 OTP, 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 P403 OTP registered?
P403 OTP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1997.
Is P403 OTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P403 OTP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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