MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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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P980 EEF is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White 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 P980 EEF, 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 P980 EEF registered?
P980 EEF is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P980 EEF safe to buy?
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