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E413 BTO

1988 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,868 mi
Last recorded77,868 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort Van59,001 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE413 BTO
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,868 miles

vehicle has heavy corrosion to rear inner panels of rear wheel arches

Fail 17 Aug 2007 77,391 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

vehicle has heavy corrosion to rear inner panels rear of wheel arches

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,649 miles

rear inner panels under body in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2006 62,013 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

advisery ; excess handbrake travel

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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E413 BTO is a 1988 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.5% with a typical mileage of 59,001 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 E413 BTO, 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 38 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 E413 BTO registered?

E413 BTO is a 1988 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E413 BTO safe to buy?

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