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Y897 BGH

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 BGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 75,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 73,456 miles

Front Upper Fuel pipe excessively chafed Engine bay (7.2.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Load sencing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis bent (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,881 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,664 miles

slight corrosion to both suspension mountings on rear

Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight corrosion to both suspension mountings on rear

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,066 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 53,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,066 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 48,066 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,838 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 37,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,574 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 32,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,018 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,487 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,099 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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Y897 BGH is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y897 BGH, 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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Y897 BGH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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