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N565 XVN

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,302 mi
Last recorded61,302 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN565 XVN
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2008 61,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

steering wheel cver in poor condition

windscreen scratched near side

wipers poor

Fail 7 May 2008 61,300 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate damaged

steering wheel cver in poor condition

windscreen scratched near side

wipers poor

Fail 6 Mar 2008 60,780 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,805 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 34,587 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 34,587 miles

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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N565 XVN is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 N565 XVN, 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 31 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 N565 XVN registered?

N565 XVN is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 November 1995.

Is N565 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N565 XVN shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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