MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Spare tyre defective
noise from rear n/s brake when applied
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
noise from rear n/s brake when applied
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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S642 CFA is a 1998 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 57.1%.
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 S642 CFA, 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 S642 CFA registered?
S642 CFA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 September 1998.
Is S642 CFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S642 CFA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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