MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,356 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Brake pipe leaking from union by valve (3.6.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired SEIZED (3.6.E.3)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired SEIZED (3.6.E.3)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both front wishbones getting corroded
both rear tyres near limit
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front brake disc getting pitted
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in two places (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills both sides (2.4.A.3)
both front wishbones getting corroded
both rear tyres near limit
nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front brake disc getting pitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front suspension wishbones getting corroded
nearside rear tyre on limit
offside rear tyre 75% worn
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front suspension wishbones getting corroded
nearside rear tyre on limit
offside rear tyre 75% worn
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in o/s inner tie rod end
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in o/s inner tie rod end
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills getting corroded
outer rear wheel arches both sides getting corroded
slight play in offside steering rack
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills getting corroded
outer rear wheel arches both sides getting corroded
slight play in offside steering rack
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion blisters on sills
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
corrosion blisters on sills
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion blisters on sills
handbrake cables hanging low
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion blisters on sills
handbrake cables hanging low
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion blisters on sills
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Y853 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y853 RNT, 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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Y853 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.
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