MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine and gearbox oil leak
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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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N488 MSU is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N488 MSU, 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 N488 MSU registered?
N488 MSU is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 21 February 1996.
Is N488 MSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N488 MSU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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