MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
clutch worn
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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V208 FWB is a 2000 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2000 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 93,243 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 V208 FWB, 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 26 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 V208 FWB registered?
V208 FWB is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V208 FWB safe to buy?
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