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Y849 GVX

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,064 mi
Last recorded183,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 GVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 183,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 182,884 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust downpipe spring missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 150,346 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 150,346 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

does cambelt need replacement ?

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nearside rear tyre has nail

Pass 24 Jun 2005 122,061 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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Y849 GVX is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 85,865 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y849 GVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y849 GVX registered?

Y849 GVX is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y849 GVX safe to buy?

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