MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside 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))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all under vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside 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))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all under vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flexy Ferrels corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flexy Ferrels corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside 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 or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded to excess (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside & nearside body sills corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside & nearside body sills corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs surface corroded (3.5.1i)
N/s/f brake binding on slightly.
N/s/r tyre starting to crack/perish.
Slight oil leak.
N/s/r tyre has light perishing on outer sidewall.
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/s/r tyre has light perishing on outer sidewall.
Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front no plate in poor condition
Front no plate deteriated.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front no plate deteriated.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y89 JGR is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 Y89 JGR, 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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Y89 JGR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 2001.
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