MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,615 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Bonnet showing signs of corrosion
Noise from steering pump area
Vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Lower 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 Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside front wheel rim dented inner
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside wheel rim dented outer
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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T208 PVU is a 1999 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T208 PVU, 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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How do I check the history of T208 PVU?
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What year was T208 PVU registered?
T208 PVU is a 1999 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 7 July 1999.
Is T208 PVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T208 PVU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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