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Y956 VCS

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY956 VCS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,160 miles

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

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Fail 24 Jun 2011 95,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2010 91,082 miles

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

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Fail 2 Jul 2010 91,074 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,930 miles

unable to see some brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,177 miles

unable to see brake pipes , covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2008 82,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

unable to see brake pipes , covered in underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,748 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 75,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 73,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 72,473 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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Y956 VCS is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y956 VCS, 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 Y956 VCS registered?

Y956 VCS is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y956 VCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y956 VCS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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