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Y859 BOT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,338 mi
Last recorded122,338 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 BOT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2009 118,890 miles

suspension soft

Fail 15 Dec 2009 118,811 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension soft

Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,433 miles

possible rack leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,222 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 85,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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Y859 BOT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y859 BOT, 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 Y859 BOT registered?

Y859 BOT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y859 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y859 BOT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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