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Y959 VGC

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,568 mi
Last recorded137,568 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 137,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 137,084 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 137,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 130,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,658 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 11,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,702 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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Y959 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y959 VGC, 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 Y959 VGC registered?

Y959 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y959 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y959 VGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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