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P654 CCY

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,496 mi
Last recorded63,496 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 CCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 63,496 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 May 2008 63,482 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 55,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 55,531 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,600 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 49,600 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

extensive repair work already been carried out

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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P654 CCY is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P654 CCY, 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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P654 CCY is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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