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P934 MSC

1997 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 MSC
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,827 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 76,704 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 68,416 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 68,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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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P934 MSC is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P934 MSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P934 MSC registered?

P934 MSC is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P934 MSC safe to buy?

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