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P163 WDW

1997 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,756 mi
Last recorded77,756 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 WDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 77,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

number 4 diesel injector wet

Fail 28 Feb 2008 60,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

number 4 diesel injector wet

Pass 24 Feb 2007 51,078 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise outer sil been welded and inner sil

advise rear chassis and crossmember surface corrosion

advise surface corrosion around brake compenstor

advise underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2006 46,554 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 46,543 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

both rear chassis and x members 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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P163 WDW is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P163 WDW, 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 P163 WDW registered?

P163 WDW is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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