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Y869 UOT

2001 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,191 mi
Last recorded108,191 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 UOT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 108,191 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake fluid low in reservoir

coil springs corroded

flexi brake hose ferrels corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,668 miles

both outer sills surface corrosion

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both outer sills surface corrosion

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,574 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 97,627 miles

brake fluid low in resevoir

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,chassis and body members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,624 miles

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

brake fluid low in resevoir

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor,chassis and body members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,118 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Corrosion through out vehicle

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Raer tyres worn on inner edges and close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Rear metal brake pipes and ferrals corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting in various floor,body and chassis members

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear axle beam starting to corrode

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low in resevoir

engine charging light illuminated

front brake pads wearing low

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f wishbone bushes worn

paint damage to front and rear bumpers

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,504 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills starting to corrode

condensation in n/s headlamp

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2011 80,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer sills starting to corrode

condensation in n/s headlamp

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,914 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 76,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

general corrosion unde vehicle

rear cross member corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,403 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,346 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,770 miles

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

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

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 UOT is a 2001 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y869 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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