MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
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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P162 YJR is a 1997 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 1997 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 45,858 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 P162 YJR, 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 29 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 P162 YJR registered?
P162 YJR is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 28 January 1997.
Is P162 YJR safe to buy?
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