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P647 XCN

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,081 mi
Last recorded24,081 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 XCN
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,081 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 23,998 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear chassis and spring hangers starting to rust

Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 21 Jun 2007 18,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,262 miles

corrosion not through all skins inner sills + rear chassis rails + rear chassis cross member

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged

front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

spare tyre close to limit

Fail 13 Jun 2006 14,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

surface rust to inner sill

Pass 22 Jun 2005 8,864 miles

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2005 8,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear chassis rails corroding

offside rear brake makes metallic noise when applying footbrake

offside rear tyre near limit

rear crossmember corroding

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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P647 XCN 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 50%.

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 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 P647 XCN, 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 P647 XCN registered?

P647 XCN is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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