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Y864 OLE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,238 mi
Last recorded90,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 OLE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer corroding (outer skin peeling)

rear valence corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2023 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer corroding (outer skin peeling)

rear valence corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,192 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 87,192 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger/rear inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,250 miles

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside and nearside rear closing sill areas heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear leaf spring mounting areas heavily corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear closing sill areas heavily corroded

both rear leaf spring mounting and chassis areas heavily corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,076 miles

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

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

both rear closing sill areas corroded

chassis around rear spring hangers corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 68,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear closing sill areas corroded

chassis around rear spring hangers corroded

rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,944 miles

fuel tank damp

offside and nearside front brake hose pipe fixings corroded

offside front bumper damaged

rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,338 miles

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

Nearside Front brake is slightly binding on

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 53,338 miles

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

Nearside Front brake is slightly binding on

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

impact damage to offside rear lower body

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,997 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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Y864 OLE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White 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 Y864 OLE, 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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Y864 OLE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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