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H568 HLY

1991 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort Van58,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH568 HLY
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advance corrosion on both body sills

advance corrosion under vehicle + wheel arches

Fail 14 Feb 2008 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advance corrosion on both body sills

advance corrosion under vehicle + wheel arches

Pass 14 Feb 2007 76,185 miles

o/s/f bottom arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r metal brake pipes in front of spring hanger are corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2007 76,156 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f bottom arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r metal brake pipes in front of spring hanger are corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,926 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear chassis & floors corroded

n/s/r shocker cover loose

o/s/r inner arch slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2006 69,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear chassis & floors slightly corroded

n/s/r shocker cover loose

o/s/r inner arch slighly corroded

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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H568 HLY is a 1991 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 1991 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.5% with a typical mileage of 58,808 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 H568 HLY, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H568 HLY is a 1991 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 25 July 1991.

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