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N254 YOL

1996 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,536 mi
Last recorded26,536 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 YOL
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,536 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,116 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 17,116 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 98,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 98,809 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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N254 YOL is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N254 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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What year was N254 YOL registered?

N254 YOL is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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