MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside door mirror insecure
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside door mirror slightly insecure
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn close to minimum limit and bald on inner edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
both rear tyres worn inside edge/floorto sill flanges rusting both sides/rear crossbeam rusting both sides by shock absorber top mounting points/offside mirror slightly loose
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N448 RBE is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N448 RBE, 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 N448 RBE registered?
N448 RBE is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 January 1996.
Is N448 RBE safe to buy?
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