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R410 SWG

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,887 mi
Last recorded59,887 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 SWG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

nearside rear inner wheel arche starting to corrode

nearside rear outter wheel arche starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside handbrake cable insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear inner wheel arche starting to corrode

nearside rear outter wheel arche starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,792 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,792 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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R410 SWG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R410 SWG, 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 R410 SWG registered?

R410 SWG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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