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Y97 LUG

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,475 mi
Last recorded119,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 LUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 119,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 119,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 112,964 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 91,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 78,026 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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Y97 LUG is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y97 LUG, 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 Y97 LUG registered?

Y97 LUG is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y97 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 LUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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