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Y946 HBB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,137 mi
Last recorded144,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,137 miles

Slight corrosion on both sills

Slight leak on front pipe

Fail 6 Jun 2016 144,137 miles

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

Slight corrosion on both sills

Slight leak on front pipe

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 142,491 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 142,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 138,821 miles

both front c.v gaitors deteriorating

corrosion to leaf srings (front mountings)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 15 May 2014 138,813 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front c.v gaitors deteriorating

both front tyres close to legal limit/ wearing on inner edges

corrosion to leaf srings (front mountings)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 138,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front c.v gaitors deteriorating

both front to rear brake pipes (to comp) corroded

both front tyres close to legal limit/ wearing on inner edges

both rear (comp to flexis) brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underside/ offside outer sill/ leaf spring mounts

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 135,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 135,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 130,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 124,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,294 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 121,289 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 109,350 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,481 miles

Both rear doors damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2006 83,157 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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Y946 HBB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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.

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Y946 HBB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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