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P603 NNE

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,498 mi
Last recorded59,498 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 NNE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 59,498 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,498 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,585 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,585 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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P603 NNE 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 P603 NNE, 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 P603 NNE registered?

P603 NNE is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P603 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P603 NNE 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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