CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y856 SJB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,496 mi
Last recorded152,496 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY856 SJB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 152,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,363 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 139,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 134,759 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 128,371 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 128,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 117,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 108,607 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 108,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,974 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 94,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y856 SJB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y856 SJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y856 SJB?

You can check the full history of Y856 SJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y856 SJB registered?

Y856 SJB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y856 SJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y856 SJB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y856 SJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y856 SJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.