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P793 DEF

1996 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,193 mi
Last recorded12,193 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 DEF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 12,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 12,172 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 957 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2007 92,168 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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P793 DEF is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P793 DEF, 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 P793 DEF registered?

P793 DEF is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P793 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P793 DEF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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