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Y891 HEB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,212 mi
Last recorded174,212 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 HEB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 174,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member/shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

power steering belt worn

Pass 16 Sep 2015 167,360 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 167,353 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 153,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 153,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 147,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 147,508 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 143,137 miles

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

both outer sills slight corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 143,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both outer sills slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 139,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

bad engine oil leak.

Pass 28 May 2010 136,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 136,008 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 125,452 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 125,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 114,755 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 114,749 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 95,887 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 89,560 miles

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

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

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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Y891 HEB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y891 HEB, 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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Y891 HEB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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