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Y931 VOB

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,351 mi
Last recorded47,351 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY931 VOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,351 miles

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,649 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 44,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,505 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner of tyers (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,351 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 35,351 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,508 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,151 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,298 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,564 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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Y931 VOB is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y931 VOB, 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 Y931 VOB registered?

Y931 VOB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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