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R512 WNE

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,700 mi
Last recorded31,700 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 WNE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,700 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side sill is blistered, rear leaf spring front hangers mounts are corroded

oil leak from engine, slight play near side of rack, front brake discs are lipped, both rear chassis legs are blistered (close to a failure), near side front wing is holed and corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,505 miles

front washers poor, hand brake needs adjusting, front brake discs worn, slight bind from front brakes, rear suspension leaf spring mounting brackets corroded, both sills blistered.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 3,071 miles

screen is chipped and cracked †rear box is corroded †rear leaf spring hangers are corroded †outer sills are blistered and weak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 88,820 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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R512 WNE is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R512 WNE, 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 R512 WNE registered?

R512 WNE is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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