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V997 OPU

2000 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort Van93,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 OPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,750 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,506 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,628 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 51,523 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 51,523 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V997 OPU is a 2000 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V997 OPU, 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 V997 OPU registered?

V997 OPU is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V997 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V997 OPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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