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Y935 VOB

2001 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY935 VOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,690 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,284 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,196 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,590 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 56,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,697 miles

rear o/s valance member corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,735 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 42,023 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 42,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y935 VOB is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y935 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y935 VOB registered?

Y935 VOB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y935 VOB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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