MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust system rusty
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f brake pipe rusty
o/s/f indicator pale
o/s/f side light dim
o/s/r tyre perished
rear brake pipes rusty
rear chassis legs rusty
rear inner sills rusty
rear outer sills heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust system rusty
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f brake pipe rusty
o/s/f indicator pale
o/s/f side light dim
o/s/r tyre perished
rear brake pipes rusty
rear chassis legs rusty
rear inner sills rusty
rear outer sills heavily undersealed
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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R493 COJ is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R493 COJ, 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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How do I check the history of R493 COJ?
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What year was R493 COJ registered?
R493 COJ is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R493 COJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R493 COJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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