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P664 CTA

1997 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,933 mi
Last recorded11,933 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 CTA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,933 miles

QUITE HEAVY GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION THROUGHOUT.

TESTER IN VERY WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 11,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

QUITE HEAVY GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION THROUGHOUT.

TESTER IN VERY WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 6,127 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 5,915 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 89,306 miles

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

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

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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P664 CTA 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 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 P664 CTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P664 CTA?

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What year was P664 CTA registered?

P664 CTA is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P664 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P664 CTA 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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