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R544 WPU

1997 Ford Econoline

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Econoline69,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 WPU
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,251 miles

innersills, floor, chassis legs, step area's, inner and outer arches corroded, under vehicle covered in substance, brakepipes corroded, slight oil leak, play in rack

play in balljoints, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, front discs worn, tyres approaching limits

Pass 3 Jun 2019 103,896 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

inner sills weak

undersealed underneath

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,288 miles

engine bay covers fitted

oil leak

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine bay covers fitted

oil leak

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,072 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,214 miles

slight play in steering

tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 79,214 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

slight play in steering

tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Pass 30 May 2013 75,004 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside bulkhead corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside inner rear sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,099 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,221 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,265 miles

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 24 May 2006 57,713 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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R544 WPU is a 1997 Ford Econoline in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,221 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R544 WPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R544 WPU registered?

R544 WPU is a 1997 Ford Econoline, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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