MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N578 SOG is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N578 SOG, 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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N578 SOG is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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