MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,939 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
start of corrosion front to rear brake pipe
start of corrosion nearside outersill and innersill/floor edge
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
start of corrosion front to rear brake pipe
start of corrosion nearside outersill and innersill/floor edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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S685 TOC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S685 TOC, 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 S685 TOC registered?
S685 TOC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S685 TOC safe to buy?
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