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Y949 HBB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,778 mi
Last recorded122,778 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 HBB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,778 miles

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

Front directional indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,762 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light /sidelight (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Front directional indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,104 miles

Nearside brake light dim

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated /corroded

Slight oil leak

Underside has some slight corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2016 116,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside + offside split (8.2.2)

Nearside brake light dim

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated /corroded

Slight oil leak

Underside has some slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 108,255 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear bump stop deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,688 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

small oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,578 miles

Slight Diesel Leak around injectors

Pass 17 Mar 2012 71,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,736 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,725 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,116 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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Y949 HBB 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 71.4%.

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 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 Y949 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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What year was Y949 HBB registered?

Y949 HBB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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