MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Front bumper insecure
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N103 JLP is a 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 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 N103 JLP, 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 30 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 N103 JLP registered?
N103 JLP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 18 June 1996.
Is N103 JLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N103 JLP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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