MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,064 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake ferrules slightly corroded
n/s reversing light inoperative
o/s/f suspension bushes worn
slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seat belt
Fuel system component leaking injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
brake ferrules slightly corroded
n/s reversing light inoperative
o/s/f suspension bushes worn
slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seat belt
front suspension arm bushes worn
n/s door mirror a bit loose
n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front suspension arm bushes worn
n/s door mirror a bit loose
n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split
n/s reversing light inoperative
n/s/r spring mounting area corroded
brake load compensator stiff
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake load compensator stiff
brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded
n/s reversing light inoperative
n/s/r spring mounting area corroded
both front indicators slightly white
both front tyres on legal limit and scuffing inner edges
n/s cv boot weeping and perished
n/s door mirror a bit loose
some bits of surface corrosion under van
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dim (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam dim (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when lights are on (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
both front indicators slightly white
both front tyres on legal limit and scuffing inner edges
n/s cv boot weeping and perished
n/s door mirror a bit loose
some bits of surface corrosion under van
front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery box/ suspension area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
light wiper mark on windscreen
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
light wiper mark on windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front pads low
o/s/f cv boot perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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Y857 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 Y857 AGC, 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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Y857 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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