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Y893 RNT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,613 mi
Last recorded90,613 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,613 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,827 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front disc's worn

Fail 7 Jan 2010 80,236 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,236 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 69,205 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 50,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,135 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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Y893 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y893 RNT registered?

Y893 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y893 RNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y893 RNT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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