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Y927 PNB

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,206 mi
Last recorded134,206 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 PNB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2013 134,206 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise exhaust back box deteriorated

advise nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 134,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Sep 2012 134,070 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Sep 2011 133,440 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 132,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 131,352 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 129,596 miles

advise nearside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2008 129,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise nearside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 128,235 miles

advise offside front steering has slight play at steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2007 128,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside front steering has slight play at steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 126,197 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 123,846 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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Y927 PNB is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y927 PNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y927 PNB registered?

Y927 PNB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y927 PNB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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