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S419 WHJ

1999 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,095 mi
Last recorded79,095 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort Van63,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS419 WHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,095 miles

play detected in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2008 78,959 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

play detected in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,059 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 67,041 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S419 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 50%.

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 S419 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S419 WHJ registered?

S419 WHJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 January 1999.

Is S419 WHJ safe to buy?

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