MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,938 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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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Y974 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 Y974 XGJ, 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 Y974 XGJ registered?
Y974 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.
Is Y974 XGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y974 XGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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