MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
signs of possible diesel seepage around tank area
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
signs of possible diesel seepage around tank area
offside rear tyre cracked / perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear tyre cracked / perished and slightly out of shape
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
nearside rear tyre cracked / perished and slightly out of shape
offside rear tyre cracked / perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres cracked / perished
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both rear tyres cracked / perished
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front discs worn
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs worn
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Y863 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y863 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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Y863 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 2001.
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