MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
CORROSION AROUND DOOR HINGES
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread ADVISE REPLACEMENT (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SEPARATING (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING BROKEN - ADVISE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AROUND TOP MOUNT FOR SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (wheel arch) (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner chassis member near shock absorber) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner wheel arch area) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner wheel arch area, rear most) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (around fuel filler) (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (wheel arch) (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (to load valve) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (to load valve) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner chassis member, near shock abosrber) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner wheel arch area) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (outer sill area, lowest point) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Fuel system component leaking (around fuel tank area) (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
(corrosion around rear door hinges)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED AT MID POINT - ADVISE REPAIR
NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (UPPER) (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED IN SEVERAL AREAS - RECOMMEND REPAIR
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
REAR CHASSIS MEMBER BEHIND BOTH BUMPERS IN WEAK CONDITION - RECOMMEND REPAIR
SEVERAL AREAS UNDERNEATH CARGO MAT IN WEAK CONDITION - RECOMMEND REPAIRS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED IN SEVERAL AREAS - RECOMMEND REPAIR
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
BRAKE PIPES BESIDE FUEL TANK SLIGHTLY CORRODED - RECOMMEND CLEAN AND SEAL
O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN - RECOMMEND REPLACE FOR NEXT MOT
NSR WHEEL ARCH SUFFERING SLIGHT CORROSION
NSR TYRE AGED
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
CUT IN NSR TYRE TREAD BUT NOT IN EXCESS OF 25 MM - RECOMMEND REPLACE
DRIVERS WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Y975 NFJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 Y975 NFJ, 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
How do I check the history of Y975 NFJ?
You can check the full history of Y975 NFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y975 NFJ registered?
Y975 NFJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 2001.
Is Y975 NFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y975 NFJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y975 NFJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y975 NFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.