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P369 UGH

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,519 mi
Last recorded31,519 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 UGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 31,513 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 27,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 27,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2005 12,276 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 12,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P369 UGH 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 P369 UGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P369 UGH registered?

P369 UGH is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P369 UGH safe to buy?

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