MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Both the front inner brake discs are getting low on wear and are starting to pitt.
Play is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel in the steering rack.
Slight fraying in the drivers seat-belt.
Slight warp in the rear brakes.
The O/S/F metal brake pipe from the flexi brake pipe is near the limit for corrsion.
The rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.
The underneath of the car is starting to corrode.
Nearside front metal brake pipe from flexi brake pipe is on the limit for corrosion. Advise changing.
Nearside rear tyre right on legal limit.
Slight difference in the rate of increase in rear brakes.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Slight difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes.
The N/S/F metal brake pipe from the flexi brake pipe is on the limit for corrosion. Advise changing!
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
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N143 YOL is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 N143 YOL, 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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N143 YOL is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 6 March 1996.
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