MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes and slight metal fatigue on chassis,body,floors and sills all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle
slight play within both front inner steering rack joints
off side front head lamp aim low
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
off side front head lamp aim low
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
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S342 AFW 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 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 S342 AFW, 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 S342 AFW registered?
S342 AFW is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 21 August 1998.
Is S342 AFW safe to buy?
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