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N652 KGP

1996 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,734 mi
Last recorded83,734 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 KGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 83,734 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 68,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 61,747 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 51,916 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 51,916 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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N652 KGP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N652 KGP, 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 N652 KGP registered?

N652 KGP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N652 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N652 KGP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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