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Y872 FEC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,595 mi
Last recorded140,595 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 FEC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 140,595 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 129,388 miles

Centre Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2010 129,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,481 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 111,487 miles

offside outter sill has damage

Fail 20 Feb 2008 111,476 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outter sill has damage

Pass 6 Feb 2007 99,771 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 6 Feb 2007 99,771 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,494 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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Y872 FEC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y872 FEC, 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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Y872 FEC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 2001.

Is Y872 FEC safe to buy?

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