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M929 GBJ

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,998 mi
Last recorded61,998 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM929 GBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 61,998 miles

CHASSIS IN GENERAL IS CORRODING AND MAY NEED WORK FOR NEXT MOT/OIL LEVEL LOW PRIOR TO TEST/FRONT TYRE SIZE 195/REAR TYRE SIZE 185/FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPEING CORRODING

Fail 6 May 2008 52,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 52,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,700 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 51,700 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

floor,sills underbody corroded and weak

Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,918 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT, OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

battery insecure

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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M929 GBJ is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M929 GBJ, 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 M929 GBJ registered?

M929 GBJ is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M929 GBJ safe to buy?

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