MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y37 OBT is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Y37 OBT, 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 Y37 OBT registered?
Y37 OBT is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 28 March 2001.
Is Y37 OBT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y37 OBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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