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M962 LJT

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,549 mi
Last recorded89,549 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM962 LJT
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 89,549 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all under body badly corroded

both n/s/f suspension arm bushes splitting

both o/s/f suspension arm bushes splitting

crack in windscreen outside the swept area

gear box oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,606 miles

Brake fluid looks dirty

Front windscreen cracked outside swept area

Oil leaking from behind timing belt cover

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

Rear No plate cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2007 80,606 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Brake fluid looks dirty

Exhaust system badly coroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen cracked outside swept area

Oil leaking from behind timing belt cover

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

Rear No plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,217 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coroosion to underbody in places,welding repairs already been made

rear no plate cracked

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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M962 LJT 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 M962 LJT, 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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M962 LJT is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 6 April 1995.

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