MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
coil springs and front to rear brake pipes corroded
damage to both rear wheels
floor corroded
handbrake travel
nearside front cv gaitor perished
nearside light lens cracked
offside wheel arch corroded
rear brake hose furrels corroded
rear cross member corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
oil leaking from engine † †rear brake compensator valve linkage stiff † †damp around fuel tank † †park brake lever travel high † †corrosion to inner sills outer sills chassis and floors front and rear
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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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R473 EUS is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R473 EUS, 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 R473 EUS registered?
R473 EUS is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R473 EUS safe to buy?
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