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Y873 WGO

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 WGO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre`s deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Scuffs in swept area outside zone "A"

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake flexi pipe metal ends corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,813 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Scuffs in swept area outside zone "A"

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake flexi pipe metal ends corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,300 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 47,300 miles

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

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,932 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 40,722 miles

bonnet pull very hard to operate

screen poor

Fail 25 Aug 2006 40,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet release lever and mechanism defective

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

intermittant noise from gearbox on initial start up

windscreen scored

Pass 1 Aug 2005 34,239 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 WGO is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y873 WGO, 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 Y873 WGO registered?

Y873 WGO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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