MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,844 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both sides bodysills shows surface corrotions
O/S/FRONT seat needs attiontion shows play in it
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both sides bodysills shows surface corrotions
O/S/FRONT seat needs attiontion shows play in it
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres very low tread on edges
items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail
offside front wishbone, rear bush splitting
offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting
Oil leak
front tyres very low tread on edges
items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail
offside front wishbone, rear bush splitting
offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wiper blade split!
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wiper blade split!
oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
oil leak
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 WFE is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?
P403 WFE is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P403 WFE safe to buy?
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