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Y968 VGC

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 111,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,566 miles

offside engine mount worn

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 87,830 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 83,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight cuts in tyres no cords shown

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,440 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight cuts in tyres no cords shown

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,570 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

slight corrosion to under body

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,724 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf wish bone bush slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2008 67,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,245 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,541 miles

slight play in offside 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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Y968 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y968 VGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y968 VGC registered?

Y968 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y968 VGC safe to buy?

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