MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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lots of welding repairs to underside
underside surface corrosion
offside rear tyre perished
surface corrosion around rear spring mounts
underside surface corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear doors insecure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wear in steering rack
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wear in steering rack
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside door mirror cracked
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside door mirror cracked
hand brake cable outer covering rusted
o/s rear tyre slightly perrished
other parts of under body starting to rust
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
hand brake cable outer covering rusted
o/s rear tyre slightly perrished
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Y937 GEX is a 2001 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 GEX, 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 GEX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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