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Y869 ECU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,035 mi
Last recorded125,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 ECU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,035 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 120,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 120,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,517 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 108,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,480 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 94,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,441 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 84,441 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,152 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,151 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,923 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,567 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 22,451 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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Y869 ECU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y869 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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Y869 ECU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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