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Y84 PLE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY84 PLE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,015 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,499 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroding (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 127,495 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroding (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 123,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 123,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front spring mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 120,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 115,229 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 90,300 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 63,354 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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Y84 PLE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y84 PLE, 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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Y84 PLE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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