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R436 UDV

1997 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

5,895 mi
Last recorded5,895 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 UDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2008 5,895 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under side of vehicle heavily welded and under seald

Pass 16 Jul 2007 4,517 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 4,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 96,035 miles

under side very rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2006 95,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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R436 UDV is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R436 UDV, 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 R436 UDV registered?

R436 UDV is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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