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Y963 WOB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 WOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,383 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 97,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,147 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light flashing

brake pipe at rear corroding

corrosion on leaf spring mounts

fuel pipe at rear corroding

pas pump damp

sill backs corroding

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,824 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light flashing

brake pipe at rear corroding

corrosion on leaf spring mounts

fuel pipe at rear corroding

pas pump damp

sill backs corroding

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 65,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 58,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

fan belt in poor condition

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,577 miles

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

fan belt in poor condition

hand brake cable insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,005 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,123 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack,check again on next service.not failable at time of MOT test.

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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Y963 WOB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y963 WOB, 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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Y963 WOB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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