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Y873 JPU

2001 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,879 mi
Last recorded112,879 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 JPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 112,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s outer body sill corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,328 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 98,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust heat sheild partially loose and rattling

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,699 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,859 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 71,859 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,541 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 May 2007 34,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,846 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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Y873 JPU is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol 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 Y873 JPU, 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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Y873 JPU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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