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Y893 LBV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,369 mi
Last recorded102,369 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 LBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,369 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust under body covered in paint

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,268 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 102,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis plate corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis section bumper mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 101,141 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill in 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,686 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,136 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,746 miles

Offside Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 81,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

clutch sliping

Fail 13 Apr 2012 81,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

clutch sliping

Pass 13 Apr 2011 71,917 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch slipping

n/s/f tyre punctured

slight play on steering rack at o/s

o/s/r tyre bald at inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 71,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch slipping

n/s/f tyre punctured

slight play on steering rack at o/s

front brake discs scored by metal to metal contact with pads

o/s/r tyre bald at inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,091 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 33,091 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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Y893 LBV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y893 LBV, 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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Y893 LBV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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