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Y917 UOS

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 UOS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,567 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2014
Fail 26 Aug 2014

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,942 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease

Fail 2 Sep 2013 43,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,233 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // boots // presence of grease

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,289 miles

steering and susp slight // corrosion on comps and structure

Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,289 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 40,375 miles

steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of grease

Fail 7 May 2010 40,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,956 miles

corrosion on comps and structure // steering and susp slight // b.pipes // presence of sealant

Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,956 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 36,676 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2008 36,676 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2007 33,349 miles

corrosion on comps / structure // brake pipes // exhaust

Fail 21 May 2007 33,349 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 29,719 miles

slight play on offside steering rack

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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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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