MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,118 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
airbag light on
interior mirror missing
nearside and offside floor to sill corroded
scratch to windscreen
slight play in steering column
under side of vehicle corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
airbag light on
interior mirror missing
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
nearside and offside floor to sill corroded
scratch to windscreen
slight play in steering column
under side of vehicle corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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S317 BSX 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 S317 BSX, 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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How do I check the history of S317 BSX?
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What year was S317 BSX registered?
S317 BSX is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S317 BSX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S317 BSX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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