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Y858 AGC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,775 mi
Last recorded103,775 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 AGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,775 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion mid crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,111 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,941 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,277 miles

Exhaust corroded

slight corrison to n/s/r outer arch

Fail 28 Jun 2013 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

slight corrison to n/s/r outer arch

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,074 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,268 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,331 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,976 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 28 Jun 2006 80,923 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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Y858 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y858 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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Y858 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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