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Y853 TLB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded threw

heavy underbody corrosion

offside front indicator faded

the nearside and offside rear spring hangers heavilly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,850 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

front tyres not reinforced

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall

slight bind on both rear brakes

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,850 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres not reinforced

spare tyre flat

n/s/r tyre has small cracks in inner sidewall

slight bind on both rear brakes

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,159 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,353 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,467 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,748 miles

repairs as fail 2/oct

Fail 2 Oct 2008 65,733 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,727 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,188 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 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TLB, 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 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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