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F571 MCH

1988 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,836 mi
Last recorded11,836 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Ford Escort Van59,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF571 MCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2005 11,836 miles

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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F571 MCH is a 1988 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F571 MCH, 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 F571 MCH registered?

F571 MCH is a 1988 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F571 MCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F571 MCH shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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