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Y859 DCG

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,099 mi
Last recorded89,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 DCG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,099 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,617 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,071 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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Y859 DCG is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DCG, 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 DCG registered?

Y859 DCG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y859 DCG safe to buy?

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