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Y561 SMO

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

185,623 mi
Last recorded185,623 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 SMO
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 185,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 162,230 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 161,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve to wheel leaking

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2017 161,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre valve to wheel leaking

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust clamp broken but system still secure

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 158,732 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 156,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 151,144 miles

front brake discs worn & have evidence of over heating .......

Pass 15 Oct 2013 145,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 139,441 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 Oct 2011 132,869 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 123,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,449 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 115,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,703 miles

o/s headlamp dip pattern poor

Fail 14 Oct 2008 107,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s headlamp dip pattern poor

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 87,942 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 76,256 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 76,256 miles

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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Y561 SMO is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y561 SMO, 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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Y561 SMO is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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