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M598 LDW

1995 Ford Escort Van

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,059 mi
Last recorded90,059 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 LDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 87,598 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 87,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 81,629 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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M598 LDW is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M598 LDW, 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 M598 LDW registered?

M598 LDW is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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