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P403 OTP

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 OTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,659 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,557 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,412 miles

offside front suspension pan bush splitting (recommend replace)

rear brake flexis perished

surface rust rear chassis

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,723 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,138 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,138 miles

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

clutch worn

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,784 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,289 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 57,184 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jul 2005 51,170 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 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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P403 OTP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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