MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Incorrect chassis No. in windscreen
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
front brakes slightly binding
front number plate water seperation between letters
n/s rear handbrake not holding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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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R417 KVL is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R417 KVL, 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 R417 KVL registered?
R417 KVL is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 18 February 1998.
Is R417 KVL safe to buy?
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