MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,034 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
slight corrosion rear exhaust/sills/and components
slight deterioration front suspension arm bushes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear shock absorbers noisy
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y897 MFA?
You can check the full history of Y897 MFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y897 MFA registered?
Y897 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2001.
Is Y897 MFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y897 MFA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y897 MFA 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 Y897 MFA. 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.