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Y863 DFR

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,907 mi
Last recorded36,907 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 DFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,907 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 36,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,730 miles

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

corrosion on fuel pipes and fuel tank

Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,796 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,793 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,960 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,163 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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Y863 DFR is a 2001 Ford Escort in White 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 Y863 DFR, 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 Y863 DFR registered?

Y863 DFR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y863 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 DFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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