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M427 RJW

1995 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 RJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 98,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills rusting

rear chassis rusting

Fail 1 Jun 2009 98,663 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills rusting

rear chassis rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,329 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

inner sills rusting rusting

number plates tarnishing

rear shock fixings rusting

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 23 Jun 2008 86,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

inner sills rusting rusting

number plates tarnishing

rear shock fixings rusting

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,709 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion present all over chassis and lower body panels

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,688 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2005 51,621 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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M427 RJW is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M427 RJW, 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 M427 RJW registered?

M427 RJW is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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