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P501 GNN

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

2,533 mi
Last recorded2,533 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 GNN
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 2,533 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 2,533 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,561 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,688 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 49,362 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 49,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Upper 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.

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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P501 GNN 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 P501 GNN, 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 P501 GNN registered?

P501 GNN is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P501 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 GNN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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