MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside windscreen cracked outwith swept area in zone "B"
weld repair's are of poor quality
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s windscreen cracked outwith swept area in zone " B "
Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Centre Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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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R470 NCF is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White 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 R470 NCF, 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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How do I check the history of R470 NCF?
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What year was R470 NCF registered?
R470 NCF is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 25 May 1998.
Is R470 NCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R470 NCF shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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