MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P163 WDW safe to buy?
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