MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,981 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion starting in a number of places
fuel over near side end of engine and gearbox but leakage not determined
slight play near side end of steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn and corroded on inside
rear cross section above axle badly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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P569 DFJ is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P569 DFJ, 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 P569 DFJ registered?
P569 DFJ is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 March 1997.
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