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P417 GOV

1996 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,126 mi
Last recorded29,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP417 GOV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body badly corroded in areas of rear spring mountings

corrosion holes to body underside not within prescribed areas

engine mountings worn

front discs worn rusted

full service recomended to raise the standard of this vehicle

unerside of body large areas of surface corrossion / vehicle has been subject of previous welding repairs

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2007 29,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

body badlt corroded in area of rear , rear spring mountings

corrosion holes to underside of rear valance not within prescribed area

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,629 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 18,629 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 May 2006 17,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

bumper insecure

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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P417 GOV is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 P417 GOV, 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 P417 GOV registered?

P417 GOV is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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