MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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n/s/r wheel leaking fluid
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear hand brake cables outter corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear hand brake cables outter corroded
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y847 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 Y847 AGC, 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 Y847 AGC registered?
Y847 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 2001.
Is Y847 AGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y847 AGC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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