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Y933 VOF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,064 mi
Last recorded135,064 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY933 VOF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 135,064 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 135,064 miles

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 111,011 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 89,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 77,197 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/door/mirror/glass/broken

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,197 miles

n/s/door/mirror/glass/broken

Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,573 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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Y933 VOF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y933 VOF, 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 Y933 VOF registered?

Y933 VOF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y933 VOF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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