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Y859 TLB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

101,303 mi
Last recorded101,303 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated IS PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

O/S AND N/S REAR LEAF SPRING FRONT EYE BUSH CHASSIS BRACKETS HAVE WELDED REPAIRS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated IS PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,109 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,121 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 79,107 miles

Brake valve leaking Front brake pipe going into compensator valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 108,538 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2017 108,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back leaf spring mounting (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front leaf spring chassis mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 104,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interfere with side light (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near leaf spring mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,445 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near leaf spring mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 88,108 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 88,108 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,245 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sill slight corrosion

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 10 Oct 2011 84,241 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both outer sill slight corrosion

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,937 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear Tyre is NOT extra load/reinforced where as the other 3 tyres are.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,502 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 67,403 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 61,900 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 54,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y859 TLB, 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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Y859 TLB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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