MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,191 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
both outer sills surface corrosion
o/s/f seat belt fraying
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
n/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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?
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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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