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Y893 TGO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,689 mi
Last recorded59,689 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 53,816 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 14 May 2014 53,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 47,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,614 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 37,512 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 37,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 32,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,519 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,754 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 TGO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TGO, 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 TGO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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