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H856 FFE

1991 Ford Escort Van

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort Van58,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 FFE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,255 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 81,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 77,880 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 77,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 64,284 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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H856 FFE is a 1991 Ford Escort Van in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H856 FFE, 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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What year was H856 FFE registered?

H856 FFE is a 1991 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 18 April 1991.

Is H856 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H856 FFE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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