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Y866 KHJ

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,434 mi
Last recorded137,434 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 137,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front battery tray base (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 137,364 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front battery tray base (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 134,234 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Central Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 129,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 121,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,891 miles

Slight corrosion showing on steel brake pipes.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,890 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight corrosion showing on steel brake pipes.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,238 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 92,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,990 miles

Slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 53,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,520 miles

Oil leak from air conditioning compressor.

Passenger window inoperative.

oil leak

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 KHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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