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Y857 AGC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 AGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,064 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

n/s reversing light inoperative

o/s/f suspension bushes worn

slight fluffing/ fraying to o/s seat belt

Fail 15 Jul 2020 84,064 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,865 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

n/s door mirror a bit loose

n/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover starting to split

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 83,178 miles

n/s reversing light inoperative

n/s/r spring mounting area corroded

brake load compensator stiff

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,178 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,709 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,514 miles

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,401 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,694 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,779 miles

front pads low

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,594 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 52,594 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,270 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,728 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 50,727 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 48,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,835 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,728 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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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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