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P75 WWR

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 WWR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 65,558 miles

All brake pipes slight corroded

Chassis/Body corrding

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brakes very noisy during brake test

Fail 26 May 2009 65,558 miles

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

All brake pipes slight corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis/Body corrding

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brakes very noisy during brake test

Pass 29 May 2008 47,735 miles

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

early stages of corrosion to o/s/r suspension mounts and both sills to floor

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 27 May 2008 47,722 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

early stages of corrosion to o/s/r suspension mounts and both sills to floor

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,651 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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P75 WWR is a 1997 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 66.7%.

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 P75 WWR, 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.

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What year was P75 WWR registered?

P75 WWR is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P75 WWR safe to buy?

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