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Y819 CDC

2001 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 CDC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 140,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 138,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 134,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering rack arm ( track rod ) has slight play

Pass 15 May 2009 127,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,421 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 121,399 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 110,262 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 105,373 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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Y819 CDC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y819 CDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y819 CDC registered?

Y819 CDC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y819 CDC safe to buy?

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