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Y934 GCU

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,161 mi
Last recorded89,161 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY934 GCU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 89,161 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 80,405 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 80,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,920 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 75,920 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 65,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 65,201 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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Y934 GCU is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y934 GCU, 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 Y934 GCU registered?

Y934 GCU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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