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Y948 ONA

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,518 mi
Last recorded76,518 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 ONA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,806 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Underside of vehicle has corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 75,164 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 72,136 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear underside of van repaired by welding and undersealed

Pass 30 May 2013 70,580 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 126,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 121,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 111,530 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 103,659 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 97,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 90,760 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 90,751 miles

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

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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Y948 ONA is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y948 ONA, 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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What year was Y948 ONA registered?

Y948 ONA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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