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Y874 AAV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,385 mi
Last recorded94,385 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 AAV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

offside front and rear tyres are low on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside and offside inner and outer sills are slightly corroded

offside front and rear tyres are low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,879 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside spring anchor mounting slightly corroded

offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,239 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 81,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 81,185 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,791 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

nearside handbrake cable not secure at rear

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,864 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 69,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,969 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 60,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,004 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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Y874 AAV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y874 AAV, 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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Y874 AAV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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