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N91 CJW

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN91 CJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008

shocks slightly weak ok at time of test just may need repair

chips in front screen ok at time of test

corrosion behind lsv

corrosion on this vehicle is ok with mot equipment but a hammer would make holes,we can only tap with a small plastic hammer only

corrosion round spring hangers ok at time of test

sills and other parts have filler ok with magnet but not sure whats under neath

this vehicle is very corroded in places and has black sealer everywhere proberly hiding corrosion

varuios pipes corroded and deterioated

Fail 18 Sep 2008

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in front screen ok at time of test

corrosion behind lsv

corrosion on this vehicle is ok with mot equipment but a hammer would make holes,we can only tap with a small plastic hammer only

corrosion round spring hangers ok at time of test

shocks slightly weak ok at time of test just may need repair

sills and other parts have filler ok with magnet but not sure whats under neath

this vehicle is very corroded in places and has black sealer everywhere proberly hiding corrosion

varuios pipes corroded and deterioated

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,899 miles

os and ns floor sills heavy under seal over repair

Fail 8 Sep 2007 22,877 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Rear of vehicle has been accident repaired and sprayed heavily with underseal.

Fail 12 Aug 2006 10,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear chassis corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,916 miles

offside rear chassis corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

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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N91 CJW is a 1996 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 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 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 N91 CJW, 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 N91 CJW registered?

N91 CJW is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N91 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N91 CJW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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