CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y894 ECE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,403 mi
Last recorded61,403 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY894 ECE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,617 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 59,615 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,231 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 57,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,022 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,412 miles

unable to see front pads clearly for inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,410 miles

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

unable to see front pads clearly for inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,873 miles

o/ side headlamp lens condensated

vehicle corroding underside at rear shock top mountings ther flat parts at bottom of mounting points

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,531 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,248 miles

chassis corroding and getting thin at front end of rear spring front hangers

n/s rear chassis corroding and getting thin over top of n/s top shock mounting point

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,875 miles

surface rust on rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,808 miles

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

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

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

slight binding n/s front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,546 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y894 ECE 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 85%.

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 Y894 ECE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y894 ECE?

You can check the full history of Y894 ECE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y894 ECE registered?

Y894 ECE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 2001.

Is Y894 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y894 ECE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y894 ECE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y894 ECE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.