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W249 MAU

2000 Ford Escort Van

Blue Electric 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,604 mi
Last recorded50,604 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort Van93,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 MAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,604 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low 2mm

interia missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low 2mm

offside front tyre wearing low 2mm

spare tyre is of different size and flat

Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

interia missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low 2mm

offside front tyre wearing low 2mm

offside rear tyre wearing low 2mm

spare tyre is of different size and flat

Pass 19 Feb 2007 39,168 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 39,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 23,463 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,463 miles

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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W249 MAU is a 2000 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W249 MAU, 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 W249 MAU registered?

W249 MAU is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W249 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W249 MAU 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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