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N843 ELP

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,902 mi
Last recorded26,902 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 ELP
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,902 miles

engine leaking oil

engine mounts very weak or broken

Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,902 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine leaking oil

engine mounts very weak or broken

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,902 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 26,902 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,902 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 26,902 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

adjust parkink brake

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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N843 ELP is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White 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 N843 ELP, 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 N843 ELP registered?

N843 ELP is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 October 1995.

Is N843 ELP safe to buy?

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