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N550 FSC

1996 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,431 mi
Last recorded62,431 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 FSC
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2007 62,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 51,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N550 FSC is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N550 FSC, 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 N550 FSC registered?

N550 FSC is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N550 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N550 FSC shows 2 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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