MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Front roll bar `D` bushes worn
Nearside washers weak
Offside front brake pipe surface corroded
Rear exhaust section deteriorated
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
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
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
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
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
All rear brake pipes surface corroded
Front to rear brake pipes surface corroded
Offside front brake pipe surface corrosion
Rear exhaust box corroded
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
door mirrors insecure
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
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)
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)
Oil leak
o/s steering rack slight play
n/s/f tyre tread low
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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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