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X727 FGJ

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,494 mi
Last recorded89,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX727 FGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 89,494 miles

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2009 89,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2008 82,594 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres have slight cuts in side walls

Fail 24 Jul 2007 77,180 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres have been fouling inner wheelarches

Fail 3 Jul 2006 70,318 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,318 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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X727 FGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 85,865 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 X727 FGJ, 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 25 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 X727 FGJ registered?

X727 FGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 20 February 2001.

Is X727 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X727 FGJ 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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