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N249 AOH

1996 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 AOH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 78,553 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 78,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,327 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 74,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,270 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,862 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 65,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N249 AOH is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N249 AOH, 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 N249 AOH registered?

N249 AOH is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N249 AOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 AOH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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