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Y946 AGC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,323 mi
Last recorded115,323 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 AGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate damaged

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,309 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2015 101,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2014
Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,955 miles

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

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

advise n/s outer sill starting to corrode

advise n/s rear engin mount slightly perished

advise o/s floor to sill starting to corrode

advise under body corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,328 miles

advise both rear spring hangers starting to corrode

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear brake flexi ferrulls

Fail 20 Sep 2012 92,320 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

advise both rear spring hangers starting to corrode

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear brake flexi ferrulls

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,410 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 87,410 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 84,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,636 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

emissions reading:0.98 1/m,service brake efficiency 71%,parking brake efficiency 26%,rear brakes adjust

front & n/s rear tyres size 165r13,o/s rear tyre size 165/80/13,front & n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 25% worn,spare wheel tyre in vehicle nearly new,spare wheel tyre in carrier under vehicle approx 3/4 worn.

o/s wiper blade rubber starting to split along top end,interior mirror missing,underbody rusty in places,front flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions reading:02.46 1/m,service brake efficiency 65%,parking brake efficiency 26%.

front & n/s rear tyre sizes 165/13 & approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre size 165/80/13 & approx 25% worn, interior mirror missing,sparewheel tyre worn close to legal limit advise to replace

n/s outer sill dented along bottom edge,o/s steering rack end very slight play,rear silencer box corroded,rear brakes adjust.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions reading:02.46 1/m,service brake efficiency 65%,parking brake efficiency 26%.

front & n/s rear tyre sizes 165/13 & approx 2/3 worn,o/s rear tyre size 165/80/13 & approx 25% worn, interior mirror missing,sparewheel tyre worn close to legal limit advise to replace

n/s outer sill dented along bottom edge,o/s steering rack end very slight play,rear silencer box corroded,rear brakes adjust.

Fail 27 Sep 2008 73,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 61,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 55,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y946 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y946 AGC, 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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Y946 AGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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