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DYD 657J

1971 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,035 mi
Last recorded38,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYD 657J
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 38,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 37,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 37,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 36,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,389 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,737 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DYD 657J is a 1971 Ford Escort Van in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYD 657J, 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 55 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 DYD 657J registered?

DYD 657J is a 1971 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is DYD 657J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYD 657J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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