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C449 YOT

1985 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 YOT
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2007 70,637 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,637 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,637 miles

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

spare wheel below 1.6

Fail 14 Sep 2006 76,637 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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C449 YOT is a 1985 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C449 YOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C449 YOT registered?

C449 YOT is a 1985 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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