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S355 UEV

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,458 mi
Last recorded49,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 UEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 39,889 miles

advise on front to rear metal brake pipes at rear across axle. keep eye on all tyres. front wipers

Fail 6 Feb 2007 40,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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S355 UEV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S355 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 S355 UEV registered?

S355 UEV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S355 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 UEV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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