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P403 WFE

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,844 mi
Last recorded67,844 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 WFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,844 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 63,197 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,197 miles

Both sides bodysills shows surface corrotions

O/S/FRONT seat needs attiontion shows play in it

Fail 21 Feb 2009 57,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade split!

Fail 16 Feb 2008 52,423 miles

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!

Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,661 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2006 43,661 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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