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S721 UEV

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,568 mi
Last recorded40,568 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 UEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,522 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers split

engine oil low

front number plate damaged

handbrake outer cable corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers split

engine oil low

front number plate damaged

handbrake outer cable corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,433 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,428 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside cv joint worn

Pass 7 Oct 2005 4,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 4,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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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S721 UEV 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 42.9%.

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 S721 UEV, 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 S721 UEV registered?

S721 UEV is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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