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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r/tyre has a cut in the side wall
slight dampness at fuel tank
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
signs of fuel leak at tank
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gear box mount weak
no postcode on number plates
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
gear box mount weak
no postcode on number plates
Non obligatory mirror damaged
handbrake cable securing spring broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
handbrake cable securing spring broken
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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W731 BOO 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 W731 BOO, 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 W731 BOO registered?
W731 BOO is a 2000 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 March 2000.
Is W731 BOO safe to buy?
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