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Y921 OHR

2001 Ford Escort

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,654 mi
Last recorded125,654 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 OHR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 125,654 miles

Both sills corroded

Discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 125,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both sills corroded

Discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 114,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 106,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 106,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,639 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,009 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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Y921 OHR is a 2001 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y921 OHR, 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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What year was Y921 OHR registered?

Y921 OHR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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