MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,567 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorl (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pipes coverd in grease
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // boots // presence of grease
steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure
steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of sealant
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of sealant
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on comps / structure // brake pipes // exhaust
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
corrosion on comps / structure // brake pipes // exhaust
slight play on offside steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y917 UOS is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 Y917 UOS, 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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Y917 UOS is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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