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Y929 AGC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,686 mi
Last recorded192,686 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 AGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 192,686 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Self cancel not working. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm across. (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both door mirrors. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Weep from gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 192,670 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of sill!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of sill!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel leak around pump area.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Indicator has loose connection!!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 191,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer rear sills corroded but not holed

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 184,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 181,104 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 177,331 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear silenser deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2013 171,889 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 26 Oct 2013 171,880 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2012 161,919 miles

rear silencer detereiorating

Fail 23 Oct 2012 161,919 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

rear silencer detereiorating

Pass 19 Oct 2011 151,313 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 151,313 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 140,341 miles

ALL TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 23 Oct 2009 126,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spring retainer for park brake cable broken but cable secure

Pass 21 Oct 2008 103,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers splitting

Fail 21 Oct 2008 103,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2007 82,093 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 82,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,970 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 38,803 miles

front brake brake pads wearing very low

front brake discs wearing low

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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Y929 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y929 AGC, 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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Y929 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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