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Y948 VOF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 157,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2016 157,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2015 148,217 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 148,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 139,140 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS FRONT INNER BUSHES PERISHED

FRONT EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 16 Apr 2013 130,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 130,508 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 119,434 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 119,434 miles

Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 113,383 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 113,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2010 110,755 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative.

Coolant level low,brought to level prior to smoke test.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Slight brake bind at near side front wheel.

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,755 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative.

Coolant level low,brought to level prior to smoke test.

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

Slight brake bind at near side front wheel.

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2009 107,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,860 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 103,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,586 miles

screw in osf tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2007 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

screw in osf tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,231 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 91,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front 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 VOF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y948 VOF, 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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Y948 VOF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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