MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,641 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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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S856 TJN is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 S856 TJN, 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 S856 TJN registered?
S856 TJN is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 October 1998.
Is S856 TJN safe to buy?
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