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Y89 VGJ

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,975 mi
Last recorded114,975 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 VGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,975 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,607 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 112,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 104,772 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray area seaied (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr osr spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

all load bearing points showing corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 104,666 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,036 miles

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

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,017 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 64,372 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 64,371 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 54,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,461 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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Y89 VGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y89 VGJ, 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 VGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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