MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
all brake pipes covered in grease and underseal
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
all brake pipes covered in grease and underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Corrosion to back cross member.
Corrosion to both rear spring front mountings.
Corrosion to center rear cross member next to brak load compensator.
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut in nearside front outer tyre wall
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut in nearside front outer tyre wall
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
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Y898 VOT 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 61.5%.
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 Y898 VOT, 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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Y898 VOT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.
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