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Y867 AGC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,787 mi
Last recorded117,787 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 AGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 117,787 miles

Front bumper has minor damage

Pass 25 Sep 2018 112,295 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 112,236 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 107,496 miles

Engine mountings weak

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,496 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Both handbrake cables unclipped

Engine mountings weak

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 101,670 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread but cords not visible

Fail 20 Sep 2016 101,670 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured front mounting plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread but cords not visible

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,357 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 77,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,657 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 71,344 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)

slight play found in offside front Tie rod ( steering rack end )

Pass 12 May 2010 66,870 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 66,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion started at chassis osr shock top mount

Fail 7 Apr 2009 61,506 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion started at chassis osr shock top mount

Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,116 miles

down pipe heavily corroded ...new required soon

Fail 29 Mar 2008 57,116 miles

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

down pipe heavily corroded ...new required soon

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 51,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,357 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 45,200 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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Y867 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 Y867 AGC, 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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Y867 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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