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Y962 WGE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,666 mi
Last recorded95,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 WGE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 80,136 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 80,136 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y962 WGE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 Y962 WGE, 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 Y962 WGE registered?

Y962 WGE is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y962 WGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y962 WGE shows 3 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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