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Y939 HBB

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,069 mi
Last recorded93,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 HBB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 93,069 miles

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

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

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

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

both top mounts worn

damage to near side

near side wheel arch rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,398 miles

front number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,482 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 56,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 56,235 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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Y939 HBB is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y939 HBB, 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 Y939 HBB registered?

Y939 HBB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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