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Y897 MFA

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 92,034 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,845 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust/sills/and components

slight deterioration front suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,968 miles

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

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

coolant hose swelling

exhaust system and components all slightly corroded

slight binding offside front and nearside rear brakes

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,971 miles

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

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

coolant hose swelling

exhaust system at rear corroded/slight corrosion components

slight binding offside front brake and nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Jun 2012 83,971 miles

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

coolant hose swelling

exhaust system at rear corroded/slight corrosion components

slight binding offside front brake and nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,571 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake pads starting to wear thin

offside front brake slightly binding/nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion underbody components

Fail 20 Jun 2011 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake pads starting to wear thin

offside front brake slightly binding/nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 19 Jun 2010 78,982 miles

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

coolant hose deteriorated

slight corrosion exhaust system/slight corrosion all underbody components

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,440 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,440 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 72,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,414 miles

rear shock absorbers noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2006 51,042 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 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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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Y897 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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