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H781 JDF

1991 Ford Escort Van

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,144 mi
Last recorded56,144 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort Van58,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH781 JDF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,144 miles

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

corrosion to both sills and floor

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to both sills and floor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,989 miles

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

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

condensation to offside headlamp

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,982 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

condensation to offside headlamp

Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,488 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 48,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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H781 JDF is a 1991 Ford Escort Van in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.5% with a typical mileage of 58,808 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 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 H781 JDF, 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 35 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 H781 JDF registered?

H781 JDF is a 1991 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H781 JDF safe to buy?

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