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P683 FEO

1996 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,296 mi
Last recorded92,296 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 FEO
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 92,296 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,206 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 71,206 miles

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,923 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,121 miles

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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P683 FEO is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P683 FEO, 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 P683 FEO registered?

P683 FEO is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P683 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P683 FEO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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