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P527 MLB

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,727 mi
Last recorded50,727 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 MLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,727 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,727 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR N/S ENGINE MOUNTING INSECURE

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF VERY HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,323 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,936 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 43,936 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,296 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 41,296 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/&/N/S/REAR WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 36,932 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

O/S/&/N/S/REAR WHEEL RIMS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

O/S/FRONT WISE BONE BUSH WORN (FRONT)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,624 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 33,624 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s handbrake cable insurcue

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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P527 MLB is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P527 MLB, 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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P527 MLB is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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