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M496 GHR

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,566 mi
Last recorded21,566 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 GHR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,566 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear door wont open

offside front tyre worn on outer tread band

Fail 11 Jul 2008 21,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leak

nearside rear door wont open

offside front tyre worn on outer tread band

Pass 30 May 2007 4,612 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 4,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 93,476 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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M496 GHR is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M496 GHR, 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 M496 GHR registered?

M496 GHR is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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