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Y426 VCF

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Lpg 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,932 mi
Last recorded200,932 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 VCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 200,932 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 200,932 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 197,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 197,425 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 188,616 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen washer tank leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2006 188,616 miles

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

screen washer tank leaking

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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Y426 VCF is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,399cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y426 VCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y426 VCF registered?

Y426 VCF is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y426 VCF safe to buy?

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