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Y937 WOB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 WOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 61,779 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,774 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 56,420 miles

advise corrosion to both rear spring mounts

Fail 29 May 2008 56,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

advise corrosion to both rear spring mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2007 51,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,884 miles

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

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 WOB 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 Y937 WOB, 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 Y937 WOB registered?

Y937 WOB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y937 WOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y937 WOB 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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