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R442 UYD

1997 Ford Escor

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escor67,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 UYD
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 16,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear chassis starting to corrode

drivers seat slightly loose at runner

front number plate getting stained

n/s cv boot starting to leak

n/s head light lens cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers seat has slight play in adjustment pivots

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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R442 UYD is a 1997 Ford Escor in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R442 UYD, 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 R442 UYD registered?

R442 UYD is a 1997 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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