MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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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P378 LFA is a 1996 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 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 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 P378 LFA, 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 30 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 P378 LFA registered?
P378 LFA is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 5 August 1996.
Is P378 LFA safe to buy?
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