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Y863 XSS

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,604 mi
Last recorded63,604 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 XSS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 63,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 63,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,203 miles

corosion on other brake pipes

Fail 28 Jan 2014 60,203 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corosion on other brake pipes

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,723 miles

surface corosion on brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,723 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,936 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,423 miles

all brake pipes starting to corode

Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,859 miles

brake discs and pads worn

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,237 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 44,291 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,813 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 XSS is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XSS, 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 XSS is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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