MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all 4 tyres under inflated
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres 2mm
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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N492 KNJ 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 N492 KNJ, 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 N492 KNJ registered?
N492 KNJ is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 January 1996.
Is N492 KNJ safe to buy?
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