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Y967 WBJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

247,163 mi
Last recorded247,163 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 247,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 247,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 227,110 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED TO REAR

SLIGHT PLAY EVIDENT IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER TIE ARM KNUCKLE JOINT

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 227,105 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY EVIDENT IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER TIE ARM KNUCKLE JOINT

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 211,401 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 211,401 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 205,925 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 205,925 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 202,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 202,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 197,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 185,048 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 184,898 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2007 174,273 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 164,986 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2006 164,986 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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Y967 WBJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y967 WBJ, 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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Y967 WBJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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