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Y824 CNG

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,006 mi
Last recorded51,006 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 CNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 51,006 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 51,004 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both - badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY THIN!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front most spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 49,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 11 Oct 2016 49,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,461 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,449 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 35,683 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,524 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,244 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,687 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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Y824 CNG is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y824 CNG, 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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What year was Y824 CNG registered?

Y824 CNG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 2001.

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