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R371 MTN

1997 Ford Escort Van

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,252 mi
Last recorded53,252 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 MTN
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,252 miles

washer bottle leaking.corrosion on lower front wing.nsr tyre perishing.

Fail 29 May 2008 1 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

crack in screen just outside a zone

Pass 29 May 2008 1 miles

crack in screen just outside a zone

Fail 19 Oct 2007 46,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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R371 MTN is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Black 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 R371 MTN, 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 R371 MTN registered?

R371 MTN is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R371 MTN safe to buy?

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