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Y94 YGJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,633 mi
Last recorded126,633 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 YGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,633 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 102,833 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 102,833 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 78,981 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,021 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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Y94 YGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y94 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y94 YGJ registered?

Y94 YGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y94 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y94 YGJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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