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P420 RUR

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,103 mi
Last recorded23,103 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 RUR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,103 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 23,103 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 29 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,249 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 78,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Alternator belt is fraying and incorrect fitment?

Oil leak from diff seal?

Slight play at nearside front anti roll bar drop link joint.

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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P420 RUR is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P420 RUR, 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 P420 RUR registered?

P420 RUR is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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