MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery tray rusted
Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split
Both inner sills rusted
Front brake discs rusted/worn
N/s mirror glass poor
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear chassis legs rusted & rear panel rusted
Battery tray rusted
Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split
Both inner sills rusted
Front brake discs rusted/worn
N/s mirror glass poor
Rear chassis legs rusted & rear panel rusted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake discs worn
N/s/f door mirror poor
N/s/f suspension arm rear bush starting to split
Rear metal brake pipes rusted at load valve
Stonechip on windscreen
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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R768 DFM 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 R768 DFM, 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 R768 DFM registered?
R768 DFM is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R768 DFM safe to buy?
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