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N543 JRF

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,272 mi
Last recorded93,272 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 JRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 93,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrsion on body

corrsion on rear chassi

welding done but alot of underseal aplied

Fail 17 Oct 2008 93,272 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

corrsion on body

corrsion on rear chassi

Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,183 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 86,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,537 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag light on †

Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,299 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 70,012 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 69,943 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N543 JRF is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N543 JRF, 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 N543 JRF registered?

N543 JRF is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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