MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both rear chassis rails
handbrake adjustment becoming high
n/s/f lower arm front vertical bush becoming worn
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
corrosion to both inner sills
corrosion to both rear chassis rails
handbrake adjustment becoming high
n/s/f lower arm front vertical bush becoming worn
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S462 KCF is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S462 KCF, 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 S462 KCF registered?
S462 KCF is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S462 KCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S462 KCF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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