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P175 RBX

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,578 mi
Last recorded40,578 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 RBX
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,578 miles

front antirollbar bushes and off side link worn

inner sills spring hangers and chassis rusting

near side inner sill and floor,and rear crossmember have been plated and welded unable to fully inspect weld due to underseal

rear crossmemeber by shockabsorber mounts rusting

rear steel brake pipes rusting going to load valve

Fail 2 Apr 2008 40,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front antirollbar bushes worn

inner sills spring hangers chassis and rear floor rusting

off side front antirollbar link worn

rear chassis/crossmember by shockabsorber mounts rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,810 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,172 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 21,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 21,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear brake binding slightly,advise checking rear brakes

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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P175 RBX is a 1997 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 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 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 P175 RBX, 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 P175 RBX registered?

P175 RBX is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P175 RBX safe to buy?

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