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Y821 EWP

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,750 mi
Last recorded116,750 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 EWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 116,750 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 116,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by the shock absorber (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

general condition represents the age of the vehicle

oil leak

underbody rust

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,743 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under body surface corrison

Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,743 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under body surface corrison

Fail 19 Oct 2015 114,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under body surface corrison

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 109,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock mouting cross member corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2012 107,635 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,114 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 105,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,787 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 95,993 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,817 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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Y821 EWP is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y821 EWP, 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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Y821 EWP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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