MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
front brake discs worn & have evidence of over heating .......
Nearside front tyre on 2mm
Offside front tyre on 2mm
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
o/s headlamp dip pattern poor
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was Y561 SMO registered?
Y561 SMO is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 20 April 2001.
Is Y561 SMO safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y561 SMO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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