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X238 ENU

2000 Ford Van

Red Diesel 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,360 mi
Last recorded137,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Van101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 ENU
MakeFord
ModelVan
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 137,360 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 137,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bad oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 126,823 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 114,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs .

Fail 3 Oct 2012 114,852 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

69% imbalance on rear service brakes .

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle has had extensive welding repairs .

Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,595 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 112,595 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 111,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 111,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 110,092 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 110,092 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 107,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 107,165 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,142 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 103,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 92,304 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Van?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
4,972
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25
Registration plate lamp not working 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
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X238 ENU is a 2000 Ford Van in Red with a 1,797cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Ford Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 Van fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X238 ENU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Van typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X238 ENU is a 2000 Ford Van, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X238 ENU safe to buy?

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