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N885 GUG

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 GUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,488 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 76,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,502 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 71,075 miles

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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N885 GUG is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N885 GUG, 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 N885 GUG registered?

N885 GUG is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 5 December 1995.

Is N885 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 GUG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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