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S393 TCF

1999 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,387 mi
Last recorded90,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort Van63,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 TCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2009 90,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,891 miles

Corrosion found in rear cross member and chassis rails,not deemed to be excessive.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 78,632 miles

CHASSIS RUSTING BY O/S/R FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNT

CHASSIS RUSTING NEAR O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 9 Mar 2007 78,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,089 miles

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

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

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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S393 TCF is a 1999 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 80%.

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 S393 TCF, 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 S393 TCF registered?

S393 TCF is a 1999 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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