MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside seatbelt routed wrongly through sill trim
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside seatbelt routed wrongly through sill trim
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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S571 NFT is a 1998 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 40%.
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 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 S571 NFT, 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 S571 NFT registered?
S571 NFT is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 October 1998.
Is S571 NFT safe to buy?
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