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P434 FNU

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,653 mi
Last recorded28,653 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 FNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,653 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 28,316 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 3,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,260 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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P434 FNU 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 P434 FNU, 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 P434 FNU registered?

P434 FNU is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P434 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P434 FNU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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