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Y844 TLB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,850 mi
Last recorded81,850 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 TLB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,980 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,980 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,990 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,875 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,240 miles

nearside registration lamp cover missing

Fail 29 Aug 2014 76,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

nearside registration lamp cover missing

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,313 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,013 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 61,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,280 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,961 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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Y844 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y844 TLB, 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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Y844 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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