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P877 LJW

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,641 mi
Last recorded46,641 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 LJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,047 miles

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

back panel corroded

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes greased and under sealed

nearside,offside rear ,rear of sills corroded

rear floor corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2007 34,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,598 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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P877 LJW is a 1997 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 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 P877 LJW, 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 P877 LJW registered?

P877 LJW is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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