MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,923 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake cable insecure hanmdbrake cable (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section front of shocker (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill x2 behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill x2 behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member all (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lsv (3.3.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to shocker (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
play in both steering arms
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe next to shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)
play in o/s steering arm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre is cracking
play in o/s steering arm
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis 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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s/r tyre is cracking
play in o/s steering arm
N/S inner sill starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s inner sill starting to corrode
rear crossmember starting to corrode
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked
n/s/r wheel may have a leak from the wheel cylinder
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INSIDE EDGES , BUT HAS 3/4 TREAD AT TIME OF TEST
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Y926 JHL is a 2001 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 Y926 JHL, 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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Y926 JHL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2001.
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