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Y942 JJR

2001 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 JJR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 110,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 107,643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,448 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,483 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 101,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 101,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 96,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 93,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,729 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,905 miles

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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Y942 JJR is a 2001 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y942 JJR, 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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Y942 JJR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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