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N556 TPJ

1996 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

19,124 mi
Last recorded19,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 TPJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 19,124 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,118 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 19,059 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 11,007 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sill backs corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2007 11,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sill backs mildly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,871 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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N556 TPJ is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N556 TPJ, 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 N556 TPJ registered?

N556 TPJ is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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