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Y866 AGF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,197 mi
Last recorded172,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 AGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 172,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

base of windscreen cracked

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2015 172,196 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

base of windscreen cracked

gearbox mount splitting

offside rear lamp cracked

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,273 miles

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre wall perished

Fail 5 Feb 2014 158,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre wall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 154,396 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

base of windscreen cracked

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 147,873 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen cracked at base

Pass 30 Mar 2011 135,031 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

nearside rear tyre valve perished

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,054 miles

Damage to windscreen outside swept area.

Fail 3 Mar 2009 93,747 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,747 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,564 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,564 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y866 AGF 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 71.4%.

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 Y866 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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Y866 AGF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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