MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,659 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s rear brake slight binding
o/s n/s frount brake dise wear
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake discs starting to wear nearside rear tyre noted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y966 VGH is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 Y966 VGH, 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 Y966 VGH registered?
Y966 VGH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 March 2001.
Is Y966 VGH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y966 VGH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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