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M311 BBV

1995 Ford Escort Van

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

499,919 mi
Last recorded499,919 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM311 BBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 499,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inside edge of tread

Fail 5 Aug 2008 499,913 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inside edge of tread

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,686 miles

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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M311 BBV is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M311 BBV, 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 M311 BBV registered?

M311 BBV is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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