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R803 YVR

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 YVR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,853 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,851 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 29,246 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT GRILL INSECURE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE OF DASH INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

NEARSIDE SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER COVER BROKEN

OFFSIDE SEAT PADDING WORN

OUTER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

WIPER BLADES NOT PARKING AT BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN

Fail 29 Jun 2007 29,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

FRONT GRILL INSECURE

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

NEARSIDE OF DASH INSECURE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

NEARSIDE SEAT BELT CLASP OUTER COVER BROKEN

OFFSIDE SEAT PADDING WORN

OUTER EDGE OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN

RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LOW

WIPER BLADES NOT PARKING AT BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,657 miles

genral condition of vehicle underside corroded

nearside mirror damaged.

offside rear light lens slightly damaged.

power steering pump damp.

spare tyre missing.

Fail 17 Aug 2006 26,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

genral vehicle underside condition corroded.

nearside drive shaft outer gaiter damp.

offside rear light len slightly damaged.

spare tyre missing.

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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R803 YVR is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White 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 R803 YVR, 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 R803 YVR registered?

R803 YVR is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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