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P626 PWP

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,101 mi
Last recorded50,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 PWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,101 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER N/S AND O/S

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,642 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres starting to perrish

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,475 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advance play in rack.

front number plate split.

n/s/f tyre edge worn.

n/s/r tyre edge worn.

n/s/r tyre wall cut.

oil leak.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 35,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

surface corrosion to o/s part of rear cross member

Pass 21 Jun 2005 34,021 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 34,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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P626 PWP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 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 P626 PWP, 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 30 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 P626 PWP registered?

P626 PWP is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P626 PWP safe to buy?

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