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V248 NAD

2000 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort Van93,243 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV248 NAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 126,319 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 126,235 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 124,258 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 121,587 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 116,161 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 116,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 116,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 116,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside of rack,both outter sills starting to rust, rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,816 miles

slight play in offside of rack,both outter sills starting to rust, rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,069 miles

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear chassi legs corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2008 53,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear chassi legs corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 44,133 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 44,133 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres cracked

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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V248 NAD is a 2000 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 V248 NAD, 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 V248 NAD registered?

V248 NAD is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V248 NAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V248 NAD shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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