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R562 GWY

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

68,621 mi
Last recorded68,621 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 GWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,621 miles

LONG TRAVEL IN PARK BRAKE LEVER

O/S AND N/S OUTTER SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

SUSPICIOUS LOOKING WELDING REAR CROSS MEMBER

Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,601 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 60,432 miles

offside rear spring front hanger corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear spring front hanger corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,431 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 54,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,340 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 40,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 40,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R562 GWY is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R562 GWY, 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 R562 GWY registered?

R562 GWY is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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