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Y866 WGO

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,173 mi
Last recorded147,173 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 WGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,173 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 147,062 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 137,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 137,787 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 128,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 109,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,347 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 90,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 69,008 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 69,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 WGO is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y866 WGO, 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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What year was Y866 WGO registered?

Y866 WGO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y866 WGO safe to buy?

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