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R54 RNK

1998 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,073 mi
Last recorded44,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 RNK
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,073 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,170 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 33,170 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,651 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 28,651 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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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R54 RNK is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R54 RNK, 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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What year was R54 RNK registered?

R54 RNK is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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