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N230 AON

1996 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,917 mi
Last recorded40,917 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 AON
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 34,880 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,459 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2006 30,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2006 30,202 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2005 19,663 miles

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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N230 AON is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N230 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 N230 AON registered?

N230 AON is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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