MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
light surface corrosion on offside rear chassis †light surface corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipe †suspect engine mount weak
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
light surface corrosion offside rear chassis †light surface corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes
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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R45 GEG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R45 GEG, 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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R45 GEG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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