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Y618 VGK

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,174 mi
Last recorded110,174 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY618 VGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 110,174 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 110,174 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake valve slow to operate

Fail 27 Mar 2008 101,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake valve slow to operate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 56,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2006 89,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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Y618 VGK is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y618 VGK, 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 Y618 VGK registered?

Y618 VGK is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y618 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y618 VGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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