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S626 SKW

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,202 mi
Last recorded56,202 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 SKW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,202 miles

underside corroding in various places inc sills

Fail 25 Mar 2009 56,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

underside corroding in various places inc sills

Pass 2 Apr 2008 87,369 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 87,361 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 36,781 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,784 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 26,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S626 SKW is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S626 SKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S626 SKW registered?

S626 SKW is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S626 SKW safe to buy?

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