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P984 TWR

1997 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,197 mi
Last recorded75,197 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 TWR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2008 75,197 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 73,563 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 73,563 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 May 2006 64,709 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 64,709 miles

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

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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P984 TWR is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P984 TWR, 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 P984 TWR registered?

P984 TWR is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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