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P927 GOC

1996 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,247 mi
Last recorded62,247 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 GOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,047 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both outer cv gaiters perished

corrosion:- floorpans

corrosion:- rear crossmember, both leaf springs mounting points,

corrosion:-both outer sills, rear metal brake pipes, both floor to sills

play in steering

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,097 miles

as before

Fail 22 Feb 2007 39,097 miles

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

both floor to sills

both outer sills

both rear chassis legs

crossmember above rear axle rusty

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,267 miles

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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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P927 GOC is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P927 GOC, 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 P927 GOC registered?

P927 GOC is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P927 GOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P927 GOC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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