MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,295 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords/ply
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
Spare wheel missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords/ply
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Oil leak
Spare wheel missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust deteriorated
front brake discs pitted
possible coolant problem
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
clutch bite high
handbrake level high
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
slight play in steer rack o/s
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y979 MVX 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 60%.
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 Y979 MVX, 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 MVX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 August 2001.
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