MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around rear spring hangers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring hanger mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking no.3&4 leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under seal (2.4.A.3)
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under seal (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f shock absorber damp o/s/f cv gaiter leaking slightly
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Y817 WGK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 WGK, 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 WGK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 2001.
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