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Y96 BCL

2001 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 BCL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion nearside inner wing

light corrosion offside sill

Fail 26 Mar 2014 77,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion nearside inner wing

light corrosion offside sill

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,037 miles

O/S/F Fog Lamp Not Working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,785 miles

n/s outer sill rusty// n/s/r tyre has slight run out

Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,627 miles

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

n/s outer sill rusty// n/s/r tyre has slight run out

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,359 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2011 59,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 53,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,271 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 29,069 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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Y96 BCL is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y96 BCL, 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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Y96 BCL is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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