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Y914 MFA

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,880 mi
Last recorded64,880 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY914 MFA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,880 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill spring ankor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 64,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill spring ankor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,173 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body has slight corrosion all over

Fail 7 Sep 2020 59,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body has slight corrosion all over

Pass 6 Feb 2018

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes have general corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside has general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,364 miles

Body has slight corrosion In various areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 42,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,223 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 37,319 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,643 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Alternator not charging

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,614 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 36,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

alternator warning lamp illuminated

offside tyres - cracking tread due to standing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,452 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 36,452 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,409 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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Y914 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y914 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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Y914 MFA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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