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M509 YWU

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,889 mi
Last recorded7,889 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM509 YWU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,889 miles

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

nearside rear shocker damp

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Dec 2006 7,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front seats and seat bolts have been replaced.

interior mirror is missing.

n/s/f brake pad carryer, bolt has been replaced.

windscreen is badly damaged but not in swept area.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 7,889 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front seats and seat bolts have been replaced.

interior mirror is missing.

metal brake pipes are rusty.

n/s/f brake carryer, bolt has been replaced.

windsreen is badly cracked but not in the swept area.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 5,031 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 23 Nov 2005 4,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

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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M509 YWU 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 M509 YWU, 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 M509 YWU registered?

M509 YWU is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 April 1995.

Is M509 YWU safe to buy?

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