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M268 VKU

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,926 mi
Last recorded97,926 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 VKU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 97,926 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

welding work has been carried out and covered over ok at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2008 97,708 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 87,195 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 87,195 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 81,382 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 81,381 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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M268 VKU is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 45,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M268 VKU, 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 31 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 M268 VKU registered?

M268 VKU is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 April 1995.

Is M268 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 VKU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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