MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,727 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P527 MLB?
You can check the full history of P527 MLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P527 MLB registered?
P527 MLB is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 11 March 1997.
Is P527 MLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P527 MLB shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P527 MLB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P527 MLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.