MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Condition of wiperblades. Condition of no.plates. Corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules. Travel in handbrake. Corrosion to chassis and inner sills.
Oil leak
condition of front suspension wishbone rear bushes borderline .
corrosion on main brake pipe borderline in places .
damage to rear valance.
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nail in tread of nearside rear tyre
nearside rear drum oval
offside front tyre heavily perished
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and contains nail in tread
oil leaks
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
nail in tread of nearside rear tyre
nearside rear drum oval
offside front tyre heavily perished
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and contains nail in tread
oil leaks
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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N688 JLD is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N688 JLD, 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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N688 JLD is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 31 May 1996.
Is N688 JLD safe to buy?
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