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S133 UEV

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 UEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,557 miles

corrosion in areas of underbody, not excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2006 80,330 miles

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

n/s mirror missing

Fail 14 Sep 2006 80,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion in areas of underbody,not excessive at time of test

n/s mirror missing

outer c.v gaitors cracked

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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S133 UEV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S133 UEV, 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 S133 UEV registered?

S133 UEV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S133 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S133 UEV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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