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Y939 HHJ

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,194 mi
Last recorded195,194 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY939 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 195,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 193,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 192,720 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 191,693 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 190,412 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 188,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 188,920 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 187,300 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 187,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

horn deteriorating

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

rear brake showing distortion

turbo air pipe split

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2010 183,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 175,930 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 175,534 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 166,795 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Off side number plate light lens taped over lens

Fail 16 Feb 2007 166,749 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side number plate light cover missing (will show white light to rear when made to work)

surface corrosion on handbrake cable outer sleeves

surface corrosion rear chassis adjacent to cross member with shock absorber mounting

surface corrossion front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 17 Feb 2006 154,301 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 154,301 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HHJ, 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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Y939 HHJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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