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Y895 RNT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,005 mi
Last recorded89,005 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 RNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 89,004 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,101 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 68,101 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,899 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 64,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,590 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 57,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,091 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 56,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,686 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 42,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,531 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,357 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 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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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Y895 RNT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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