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Y823 WGK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,258 mi
Last recorded106,258 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 WGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded several fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both been stood may clean up with use (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner to outer sills dry and scaly advise to wax oil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 100,464 miles

Front roll bar `D` bushes worn

Nearside washers weak

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2015 100,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front roll bar `D` bushes worn

Nearside washers weak

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded

Nearside front lower arm rear bush badly deteriorated, may lead to premature tyre wear.

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded

Offside rear brake pipe surface corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front to rear brake pipe surface corroded

Nearside front lower arm rear bush badly deteriorated, may lead to premature tyre wear.

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside front brake pipe surface corroded

Offside rear brake pipe surface corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear box deteriorated

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Fail 18 Jun 2013 92,859 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

**** ALL WELDING MUST BE CONTINUOUS SEAM WELD AND LEFT UNCOVERED PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION ****

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear box deteriorated

Surface corrosion to offside front brake pipe

Pass 23 May 2012 87,040 miles

All rear brake pipes surface corroded

Front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Offside front brake pipe surface corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 86,990 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

All rear brake pipes surface corroded

Front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Offside front brake pipe surface corrosion

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 82,080 miles

door mirrors insecure

Fail 23 May 2011 82,080 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

door mirrors insecure

Pass 22 May 2010 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2010 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,775 miles

Oil leak

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,067 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

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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Y823 WGK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y823 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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Y823 WGK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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