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Y817 BGH

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,001 mi
Last recorded84,001 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 BGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 80,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear shock casing corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 68,050 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 61,837 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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Y817 BGH is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 87,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y817 BGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y817 BGH registered?

Y817 BGH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y817 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y817 BGH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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