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M589 RNT

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,769 mi
Last recorded82,769 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 RNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 82,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,735 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSION IS ON BOTH OUTER SILLS BOTH FLOORPANS AND REAR CROSSMEMBER BY REAR SPRING MOUNTINGS AS MARKED (GEOFF)

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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M589 RNT is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M589 RNT, 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 M589 RNT registered?

M589 RNT is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M589 RNT safe to buy?

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