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Y964 PAP

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,795 mi
Last recorded85,795 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY964 PAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel detached (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both feeding load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil level low

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting - inner sill panel - chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mounting - chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring mounting - inner sill panel - chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill panel corroding

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak

Play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,237 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to both sill panels

Fail 4 Dec 2014 79,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to both sill panels

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,243 miles

rear tyres perishing in tread

slight play in both front drop links

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,237 miles

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

rear tyres perishing in tread

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,743 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,875 miles

fuel leak off pipes damp

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,013 miles

Both sill need watching as sill starting to rusted.

Front to rear metal pipes watch as rusted and axale pipe

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,189 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,022 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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Y964 PAP is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y964 PAP, 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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Y964 PAP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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