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R914 BUX

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 BUX
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2009 76,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front numberplate poor condition

nearside + offside front brake disc's scored + rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2008 72,584 miles

all vehicles brakes pipes are staring to corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 70,345 miles

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF BODY/CHASSIS/BRAKE PIPES-WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 70,341 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

CORROSION BECOMING ESTABLISHED TO VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY/CHASSIS/METAL BRAKE PIPES-MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,135 miles

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

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

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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R914 BUX is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R914 BUX, 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 R914 BUX registered?

R914 BUX is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R914 BUX safe to buy?

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