MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake pipes starting to rust †exhaust starting to deteriorate †both outer sills damaged and starting to rust †undersills and floor starting to rust
rear tyres starting to wear on edges †nearside track rod end gaiter split †front wishbone rear bushes starting to split †dampness of oil on offside rear shock absorber
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake pipes starting to rust †exhaust deteriorating †nearside and offside outer sills damaged and rusting †undersills and floor starting to rust
rear tyres wearing on edges †nearside track rod end gaiter split †front wishbone rear bushes starting to split away †dampness of oil on offside rear shock absorber
offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to rust †light misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber †rear chassis starting to rust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front brake pipe starting to rust †nearside front brake pipe starting to rust †light misting of oil on offside rear shock absorber †rear chassis starting to rust
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R552 LGO is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red 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 R552 LGO, 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 R552 LGO registered?
R552 LGO is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R552 LGO safe to buy?
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