MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
thick sealent covering all floor and chassis areas
unable to check all rears and rear parts of main metal brake pipes fully due to sealent covering
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear 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)
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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P421 WDE is a 1997 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 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 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 WDE, 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 P421 WDE registered?
P421 WDE is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P421 WDE safe to buy?
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