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Y817 WGK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 WGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,685 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,952 miles

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))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 115,952 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,293 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,293 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,927 miles

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))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,927 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,155 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 91,155 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 88,096 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,672 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 81,347 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 78,259 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,360 miles

o/s/f shock absorber damp o/s/f cv gaiter leaking slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,105 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,413 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 53,533 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 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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