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Y979 LHU

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,962 mi
Last recorded132,962 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 LHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 132,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 129,839 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

advise osf tyre perished + split

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 127,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 126,237 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 121,538 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play detected offside steering rack arm

Underside vehicle painted/undersealed unable to fully inspect welding repairs

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 121,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 114,582 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded and only just acceptable

o/s/f tyre underinflated

play in o/s steering

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

Fail 5 May 2012 114,558 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipes corroded and only just acceptable

o/s/f tyre underinflated

play in o/s steering

rear suspension prescribed areas corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,894 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 102,558 miles

Both outer sills rusty in places

NSR & OSR foward most sring mounts rusty.

OSR & NSR inner sills rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2009 98,129 miles

Foward most rear spring mounts rusting.

Pass 9 May 2008 87,077 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pipes hidden by fuel tank unable to fully check all the componets.

Fail 9 May 2008 87,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake pipes hidden by fuel tank unable to fully check all the componets.

Pass 2 May 2007 74,511 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 62,552 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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Y979 LHU is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y979 LHU, 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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Y979 LHU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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