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Y977 RFP

2001 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,691 mi
Last recorded77,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY977 RFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,945 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,945 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,582 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2011 65,578 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,510 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,781 miles

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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Y977 RFP is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y977 RFP, 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 Y977 RFP registered?

Y977 RFP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y977 RFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y977 RFP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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