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R719 BYA

1997 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,590 mi
Last recorded6,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escor67,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 BYA
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 6,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 6,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 979 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 91,955 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 91,955 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s/r sill starting to corrode

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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R719 BYA is a 1997 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R719 BYA, 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 R719 BYA registered?

R719 BYA is a 1997 Ford Escor, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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