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M402 UBV

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 UBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 76,102 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 20 Jun 2007 76,102 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,055 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 69,055 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED

DRIVERS SEAT SLIGHTLY INSECURE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

SOME CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE

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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M402 UBV is a 1995 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 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 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 M402 UBV, 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 M402 UBV registered?

M402 UBV is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 February 1995.

Is M402 UBV safe to buy?

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