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Y822 MNO

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

178,570 mi
Last recorded178,570 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 MNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 178,570 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 167,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 159,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,226 miles

Both front brake discs wearing

Fail 2 Feb 2023 155,216 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs wearing

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,820 miles

slight wear in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 136,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 132,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 127,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in lower wishbone

Offside Front Lower slight play in lower wishbone

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,354 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,183 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,136 miles

n/s and o/s front mounting points on rear rear leaf springs

Fail 9 Apr 2014 110,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

hand brake cable clips

n/s and o/s front mounting points on rear rear leaf springs

Pass 18 Apr 2013 107,946 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 105,985 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 103,348 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 100,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,266 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 95,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 93,273 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 93,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 91,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y822 MNO is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y822 MNO, 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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Y822 MNO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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