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Y847 GVW

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,177 mi
Last recorded169,177 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 GVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 169,177 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2012

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 160,400 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 160,400 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 151,883 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 141,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 141,144 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 127,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 117,395 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 117,395 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,477 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 102,477 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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Y847 GVW 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 53.8%.

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 GVW, 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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Y847 GVW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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