MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
osr tyre worn close to legal limit,front inner forward most lower suspension bushes perishing,front outer cv boots cracking,general corrosion in rear chassis
osr tyre worn close to legal limit,front inner forward most lower suspension bushes perishing,front outer cv boots cracking,general corrosion in rear chassis
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag warning lamp staying on
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag warning lamp staying on
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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R101 BDV is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R101 BDV, 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 R101 BDV registered?
R101 BDV is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R101 BDV safe to buy?
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