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T163 AOJ

1999 Ford Escort Van

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,891 mi
Last recorded12,891 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Escort Van63,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT163 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,891 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 4,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 27 Jan 2009 3,567 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 3,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,986 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 96,981 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 89,423 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 89,422 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

nearside handbrake cable insecure

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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T163 AOJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 63,295 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 T163 AOJ, 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 27 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T163 AOJ is a 1999 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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