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R347 GSX

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,543 mi
Last recorded4,543 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 GSX
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 4,543 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 4,184 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2006 91,599 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 91,596 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R347 GSX is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 48,682 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 R347 GSX, 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 28 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 R347 GSX registered?

R347 GSX is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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