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Y965 KUB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,739 mi
Last recorded154,739 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 KUB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 154,739 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 154,739 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 146,562 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2008 146,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brakes sticking slightly

near side rear tyreworn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2007 139,803 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 139,803 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 May 2006 120,880 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 120,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y965 KUB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y965 KUB, 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 Y965 KUB registered?

Y965 KUB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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