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Y92 CHP

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,588 mi
Last recorded161,588 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 CHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 161,588 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack needs cleaning down and inspection.to evaluate. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 159,717 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres bald on edges - close to having cords exposed

slight blow from front exhaust section

Fail 18 Aug 2018 159,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength vallance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres bald on edges - close to having cords exposed

slight blow from front exhaust section

Pass 10 Aug 2017 156,169 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion started around rear spring & shock mounts

n/s outer sill rusted/holed but not in a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

play in n/s rack knuckle

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 10 Aug 2017 156,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

corrosion started around rear spring & shock mounts

front brakes imbalanced

n/s outer sill rusted/holed but not in a prescribed area

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

play in n/s rack knuckle

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 138,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,726 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres worn low on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,726 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front & o/s/r tyres worn low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 132,596 miles

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

play in o/s rack internals

Fail 21 Mar 2013 132,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 129,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 124,679 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 124,679 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in o/s rack internals

corrosion started around rear spring front hangers

front inner anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,094 miles

overdue for service

Fail 3 Mar 2009 112,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front gearbox mount split

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges/sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 112,731 miles

front gearbox mount split

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges/sidewall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,282 miles

both front & o/s rear tyre treads down to 2.5mm

Pass 22 Mar 2006 92,007 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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Y92 CHP 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 Y92 CHP, 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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Y92 CHP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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