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M527 SOF

1995 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,317 mi
Last recorded14,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 SOF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 14,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 6,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 95,719 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 95,719 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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M527 SOF is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in Blue 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 M527 SOF, 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 M527 SOF registered?

M527 SOF is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 8 June 1995.

Is M527 SOF safe to buy?

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