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N223 AON

1996 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,459 mi
Last recorded22,459 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 AON
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,459 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to NSF floorpan/sill - not prescribed area

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 13,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 3,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 3,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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N223 AON is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey 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 N223 AON, 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 N223 AON registered?

N223 AON is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N223 AON safe to buy?

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