MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight corrosion in both outer sills, and rear panel.
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s wiper blade split at end
rear cross member surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s wiper blade split at end
rear cross member surface corrosion
fuel cap hard to open
n/s/f brake binding slightly
n/s/r bump stop split
no interior mirror fitted
o/s/r bump stop part missing
plate welded to n/s & o/s outer sills
slight corrosion under vehicle
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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S718 EVK is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S718 EVK, 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 S718 EVK registered?
S718 EVK is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 September 1998.
Is S718 EVK safe to buy?
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