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R743CDV
Year1997
0-60mph11.4 sec
FuelPetrol
Power89 BHP
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FORD SI

General information

Make FORD
Model ESCORT SI
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 110 mph
0 - 60 mph 11.4 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 89 BHP
Max. torque 134 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Engine capacity 1.597 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 25.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 42.2 mpg
Consumption combined 34.0 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-09-14
Pictures 43
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-08-07
MOT pass rate
69 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 50
Total items failed 26
MOT #26 2023-08-08 13:13
MOT test number 220574482820
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-08-07
MOT #25 2023-08-07 11:43
MOT test number 867436650665
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading of 1.20 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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MOT #24 2021-11-08 12:21
MOT test number 766875758632
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded
Advice
Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all in underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #23 2021-11-06 17:24
MOT test number 119202940619
Result Failed
Advice
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
Advice
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Advice
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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MOT #22 2020-11-10 09:41
MOT test number 123478487831
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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MOT #21 2020-11-05 12:00
MOT test number 363087311620
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill x 4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
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MOT #20 2019-10-24 12:22
MOT test number 556710931416
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MOT #19 2018-11-08 11:03
MOT test number 161196765167
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advice
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MOT #18 2017-11-02 11:57
MOT test number 947106341304
Result Passed
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
MOT #17 2016-10-20 09:49
MOT test number 621762002334
Result Passed
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MOT #16 2016-10-20 09:49
MOT test number 209108692935
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
MOT #15 2015-10-27 14:53
MOT test number 900813432480
Result Passed
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
MOT #14 2014-11-05 08:45
MOT test number 758479904366
Result Passed
MOT #13 2013-10-29 08:57
MOT test number 428852203442
Result Passed
MOT #12 2012-11-01 12:30
MOT test number 735836102359
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2012-10-30 09:11
MOT test number 798474202391
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
MOT #10 2011-11-10 08:39
MOT test number 696594111303
Result Passed
MOT #9 2010-11-10 15:50
MOT test number 884644210355
Result Passed
MOT #8 2010-11-10 09:04
MOT test number 234554610349
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
MOT #7 2009-11-10 09:20
MOT test number 232234319380
Result Passed
MOT #6 2008-11-04 10:47
MOT test number 542699108332
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2008-11-04 09:06
MOT test number 381479208310
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
MOT #4 2007-11-07 09:37
MOT test number 950371517307
Result Passed
MOT #3 2006-11-08 13:18
MOT test number 700672516309
Result Passed
MOT #2 2005-11-03 16:56
MOT test number 742947105379
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-11-03 14:34
MOT test number 800797305306
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fail
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Notice
Front bumper split and cracked. not causing sharp edge
Fail
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 January 2025
MOT Expires: 7 August 2024
Tax status 1 January 2025
Days left 256
MOT expiry date 7 August 2024
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Owner history

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 28
First mileage registration 1997-10-31
Last registration 2023-08-08
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Registration #1 1997-10-31 25 mi
Registration #2 2005-11-03 27.415 mi
Registration #3 2005-11-03 27.415 mi
Registration #4 2006-11-08 28.720 mi
Registration #5 2007-11-07 30.763 mi
Registration #6 2008-11-04 31.906 mi
Registration #7 2008-11-04 31.906 mi
Registration #8 2009-11-10 32.601 mi
Registration #9 2010-11-10 33.750 mi
Registration #10 2010-11-10 33.750 mi
Registration #11 2011-11-10 34.241 mi
Registration #12 2012-10-30 34.867 mi
Registration #13 2012-11-01 34.867 mi
Registration #14 2013-10-29 35.352 mi
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Car features

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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number VR88033

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