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N351 ANH

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

71,312 mi
Last recorded71,312 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 ANH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2007 71,312 miles

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2007 56,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

n/s rear hub damaged and bent

Pass 6 Jan 2006 41,009 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 41,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside pouter sill weak with corrosion

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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N351 ANH is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N351 ANH, 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 N351 ANH registered?

N351 ANH is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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