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Y874 RNT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,895 mi
Last recorded62,895 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 62,895 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 62,895 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,895 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,895 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 62,895 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,895 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,184 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 17 May 2007 33,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 29,909 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 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RNT, 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 Y874 RNT registered?

Y874 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y874 RNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 RNT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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