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Y235 WAN

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 WAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 106,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight play rack n/s/f

Fail 26 Mar 2009 106,319 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

slight play rack n/s/f

Pass 26 Mar 2008 99,231 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,081 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

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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Y235 WAN is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y235 WAN, 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 Y235 WAN registered?

Y235 WAN is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y235 WAN safe to buy?

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