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Y852 WGO

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY852 WGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012
Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 101,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 224,452 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 224,452 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 222,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion and damage to both sills

dampness around pas pump

non standard wheels fitted

osr parking brake effort low

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

play in both sides of rack close to limits

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

washers poor

Fail 24 Sep 2008 222,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion and damage to both sills

dampness around pas pump

non standard wheels fitted

osr parking brake effort low

osr wheel bearing slightly noisy

play in both sides of rack close to limits

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

washers poor

Pass 22 Sep 2007 201,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2006 192,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 183,336 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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Y852 WGO is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y852 WGO, 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 Y852 WGO registered?

Y852 WGO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y852 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y852 WGO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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