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R58 VCH

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,030 mi
Last recorded85,030 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 VCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 85,030 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 83,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

corrosion to inner and outer door sills,both rear chassis rails,centre crossmember and front to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to rear leaf spring forward mount

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear 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.

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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R58 VCH is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R58 VCH, 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 R58 VCH registered?

R58 VCH is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R58 VCH safe to buy?

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