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Y857 MBL

2001 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,557 mi
Last recorded79,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 MBL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 79,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,800 miles

brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axel rusty

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,615 miles

both rear brake flexable hoses,metal ferrules corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,840 miles

floor to sill seams corroded

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,888 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 59,906 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 59,906 miles

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

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 MBL is a 2001 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y857 MBL, 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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What year was Y857 MBL registered?

Y857 MBL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y857 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 MBL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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