MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,239 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. OFF-SIDE = 185/60X14 NEAR-SIDE = 165/70X13 (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL IN PLACES (5.2.6)
LARGE HOLE IN GEARBOX CASING
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
O/S Seat Loose Slightly
O/S Windscreen Wiper Insecure Slightly
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Slight Play In Steering Rack Arms
Windscreen Chipped Slightly
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S & O/S Sills Corroding
Nail in offside rear tyre
O/S Wiper Split
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Spare Wheel Carrier Loose Slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
N/S & O/S Sills Corroding
Nail in offside rear tyre
O/S Wiper Split
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Spare Wheel Carrier Loose Slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Y817 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 TLB, 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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Y817 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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