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R894 MTO

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

19,005 mi
Last recorded19,005 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 MTO
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2008 19,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 11,264 miles

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion to offside chassis rail

engine/gearbox mounts weak

offside rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

power steering belt cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2007 11,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion to offside chassis rail

engine/gearbox mounts weak

offside rear tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

power steering belt cracking

Pass 2 Dec 2006 92,233 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 88,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R894 MTO is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R894 MTO, 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 R894 MTO registered?

R894 MTO is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R894 MTO safe to buy?

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