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N404 RJR

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,476 mi
Last recorded144,476 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN404 RJR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2007 144,476 miles

2 cv boots perishing †play front roll bar bushes †surface rust under side floor

wipers slightly smeary †seat belt buckles stiff to release †car pulls on road †slight play os track rod †cut in tread to cords,15mm †discs badly worn †surface rust rear brake pipes †exhaust rusty no blow †4 front lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,339 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

rear no plate cracked

sills welded

slight play o/s rack

underside rusty and welded

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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N404 RJR is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N404 RJR, 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 N404 RJR registered?

N404 RJR is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N404 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N404 RJR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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