MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P775 JBU is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 P775 JBU, 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 P775 JBU registered?
P775 JBU is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 January 1997.
Is P775 JBU safe to buy?
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