MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
possibly brake fluid on offside and nearside rear brake backplates
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake discs worn inner surfaces.
nearside steering rack gaiter perished
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
rear brake pipes corroded slightly.
wear to offside front lower wishbone bushes
wear to steering rack offside
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
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R471 XGC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R471 XGC, 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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R471 XGC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R471 XGC safe to buy?
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