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P609 DFJ

1997 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,549 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 98,539 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sills rusty

rear shocker mounts rusty

slight flutuasion off side rear brake

slight play near side front steering arm

Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,795 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r outer wheel arch showing corrosion

rear brake compensator damp but no leaks found

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,853 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch showing corrosion

slight noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

offside rear wheelarch rusting

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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P609 DFJ is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P609 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 P609 DFJ registered?

P609 DFJ is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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