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Y895 MFA

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,861 mi
Last recorded116,861 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 MFA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,861 miles

Alternator casing cracked

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,460 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side skirts fitted

underside been under sealed

Fail 12 Sep 2015 111,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side skirts fitted

underside been under sealed

Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 101,359 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 101,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,729 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 95,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 82,351 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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Y895 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y895 MFA, 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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Y895 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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