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Y868 ECU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,766 mi
Last recorded109,766 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 ECU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,766 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,663 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 86,470 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,602 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,864 miles

Bonding on nearside front lower suspension arm bushes failing.

Brake pipes at balance valve rusted and greased.

Rear tyres worn very close to limit.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 67,832 miles

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

Bonding on nearside front lower suspension arm bushes failing.

Brake pipes at balance valve rusted and greased.

Rear tyres worn very close to limit.

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,887 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear tyres worn to limit.

Slight exhaust blow from repaired area.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,887 miles

Rear tyres worn to limit.

Slight exhaust blow from repaired area.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,444 miles

Brake pies rusted and coated with grease.

Spare tyre worn below limit.

Fail 4 Jan 2012 59,444 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pies rusted and coated with grease.

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,605 miles

both front wish bones small bushes totaly split but no play

load sensor sticking

slight play in o/s front track rod end

Pass 2 Jan 2008 56,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,183 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,323 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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Y868 ECU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White 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 Y868 ECU, 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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Y868 ECU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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