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Y865 AGF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,223 mi
Last recorded188,223 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 AGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 188,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 182,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 182,725 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 175,645 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 175,635 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 167,030 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 167,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 156,336 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 156,117 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside rear chassis rails and rear cross member starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 145,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear chassis rails and rear cross member starting to corrode.

Pass 5 May 2009 134,481 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 May 2009 134,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Feb 2008 123,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 102,677 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 102,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,229 miles

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

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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Y865 AGF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y865 AGF, 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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Y865 AGF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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