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N195 LGG

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 LGG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,566 miles

N/s seatbelt slow to retract. †O/s seat back loose. †N/s/f road spring offset. †Exhaust badly corroded. †Both rear sill backs holed on outriggers. †Rear crossmember holed outside prescribed area. †

Fail 14 Jun 2006 82,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on rear sill backs. †Corrosion Generally on Vehicle. †H/brake travel.

Incorrect wheel fitted to o/s/r. †Exhaust badly corroded. †Rear Flexible brake hose ferrules corroded. †

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2005 78,945 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 78,945 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on both rear sill backs, uneven braking at n/s/r

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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N195 LGG 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 N195 LGG, 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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N195 LGG is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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