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P421 GOV

1996 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,327 mi
Last recorded10,327 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP421 GOV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,327 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 10,303 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Airbag light on.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Diesal pump damp with fluid.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen outside swept area.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 98,924 miles

welded repairs covered in under seal

Fail 11 Jul 2007 98,924 miles

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

welded repairs covered in under seal

Fail 28 Jun 2007 98,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower sill/floor lips corroding

both rear leaf spring forward mounts corroded (nearside just acceptable)

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear brake readings erratic

Pass 26 Jun 2006 97,834 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 88,361 miles

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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P421 GOV is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P421 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 P421 GOV registered?

P421 GOV is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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