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S399 WHJ

1999 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

67,840 mi
Last recorded67,840 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort Van63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2009 67,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,522 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 63,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 57,205 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 57,205 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2006 52,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 52,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

hose furrules rusty

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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S399 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S399 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 S399 WHJ registered?

S399 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 17 January 1999.

Is S399 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S399 WHJ shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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