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Y976 XGJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,674 mi
Last recorded135,674 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 XGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,674 miles

Nail in nlr tyre

Nsf osf and osr tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Osf cv boot perished

Under van has surface rust not excessive

Fail 25 Jul 2015 123,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 123,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 112,510 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 108,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 90,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,383 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 68,725 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 68,721 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2008 56,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering noisey

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,464 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 27 Apr 2007 43,464 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 35,805 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 35,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y976 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y976 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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Y976 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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