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V499 EJA

2000 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,763 mi
Last recorded189,763 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort Van93,243 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 EJA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 189,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 189,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 183,225 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 183,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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V499 EJA is a 2000 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V499 EJA, 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 V499 EJA registered?

V499 EJA is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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