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Y868 YAS

2001 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 YAS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 74,836 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,158 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front floorpans corroded slightly

Nearside front and rear inner and outer cills have corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front and rear inner and outer cills have corrosion

Rear axil beam underseald unable to do full corrosion check

Fail 6 Sep 2011 61,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside front and offside front floorpans corroded slightly

Nearside front and rear inner and outer cills have corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front and rear inner and outer cills have corrosion

Rear axil beam underseald unable to do full corrosion check

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 60,986 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

both outer sills corroded

floor pans showing corrosion

front pads are low

n/s front and front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion

o/s front wishbone front bush showing separation

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 53,352 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 53,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre is fitted with the wrong rotation

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,482 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,482 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,644 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 23,105 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,507 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 YAS is a 2001 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y868 YAS, 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 YAS is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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