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Y853 RNT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,356 mi
Last recorded110,356 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 RNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 110,356 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 104,176 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,806 miles

both front wishbones getting corroded

both rear tyres near limit

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake disc getting pitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 99,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,622 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 99,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,138 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 99,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,983 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 96,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,726 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion blisters on sills

Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 91,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,085 miles

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

corrosion blisters on sills

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,740 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,942 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 77,163 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,806 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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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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