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Y937 DCE

2001 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,787 mi
Last recorded138,787 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 DCE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2015 138,787 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s c/v boot weep

underside rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2014 126,526 miles

brake pipes slight rust

o/s/f tyre worn low

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 9 Feb 2013 112,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 112,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 102,710 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 102,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,932 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,736 miles

wear in steering

Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,736 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in steering

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,080 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2008 63,080 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,665 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,219 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 44,219 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r tyre perished

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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Y937 DCE is a 2001 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y937 DCE, 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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Y937 DCE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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