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N506 VPJ

1996 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,248 mi
Last recorded35,248 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,248 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,742 miles

oil leak various rust under van steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 25 Aug 2007 17,983 miles

various rust under van front tyres worn on edge both edges both front lower suspension arm bushes perrishing o/s cv boot perrishing front link arm boots perrishing

Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,865 miles

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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N506 VPJ is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N506 VPJ, 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 N506 VPJ registered?

N506 VPJ is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N506 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 VPJ shows 4 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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