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Y958 YGE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,146 mi
Last recorded184,146 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY958 YGE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 184,146 miles

slight corrosion rear cross member

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 17 Apr 2015 184,146 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight corrosion rear cross member

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 3 May 2013 178,703 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 176,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 176,288 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 158,463 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 158,463 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 125,770 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 125,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 121,994 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 121,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,956 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,683 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 41,863 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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Y958 YGE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y958 YGE, 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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Y958 YGE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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