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Y138 FHJ

2001 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,579 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,613 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section of main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,266 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,209 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 65,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 47,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 43,506 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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Y138 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 85,865 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 Y138 FHJ, 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 25 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 Y138 FHJ registered?

Y138 FHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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