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JCZ 9501

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,229 mi
Last recorded92,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 9501
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,229 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 92,229 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 79,941 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 79,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

corrosion around rear chassis/spring hangers/inner sill area..o/s/f tyre low on tread..front brake disacs wearing low..throttle cable rubber wearing thin..

Pass 24 Jun 2005 70,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 70,515 miles

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

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bumper insecure

corrosion rear wheel arches

corrosion sills and under van

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

wheel covers fitted time of test

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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JCZ 9501 is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 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 JCZ 9501, 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 30 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 JCZ 9501 registered?

JCZ 9501 is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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