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Y872 JJN

2001 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,571 mi
Last recorded88,571 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 JJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 88,571 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear hoses slight corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

O/s engine mount weak.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 76,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear hoses slight corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

O/s engine mount weak.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 73,360 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,182 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,181 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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,132 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,304 miles

cat covertor is noisy/breaking up inside!

offside front tyre,wearing low on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 2 May 2008 46,322 miles

front brakes almost worn out (discs and pads)

rear tyres are worn down to 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 39,293 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 JJN is a 2001 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJN, 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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What year was Y872 JJN registered?

Y872 JJN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 2001.

Is Y872 JJN safe to buy?

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