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S359 WHJ

1999 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,597 mi
Last recorded46,597 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort Van63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS359 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak undersideof engine

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,743 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion throughout rear floor

front bumper damaged

wheel nuts inncorrect type but wheels secure

Fail 21 Mar 2008 35,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion throughout rear floor

front bumper damaged

wheel nuts inncorrect type but wheels secure

Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,791 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 9,791 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S359 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 S359 WHJ, 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 27 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 S359 WHJ registered?

S359 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 January 1999.

Is S359 WHJ safe to buy?

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