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P129 UEW

1997 Ford Escor

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,546 mi
Last recorded94,546 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escor67,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 UEW
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2009 94,546 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 94,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,519 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 79,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,810 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,810 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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P129 UEW is a 1997 Ford Escor in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 67,927 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 Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P129 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P129 UEW registered?

P129 UEW is a 1997 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P129 UEW safe to buy?

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