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Y982 LDP

2001 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 LDP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016
Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,751 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 94,751 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,179 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 94,179 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013
Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 81,567 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,057 miles

Slight bind on front brakes

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 67,407 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,407 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

exhaust clamp slightly corroded rear

offside rear brake sticking on morning

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,098 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 50,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,423 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 38,423 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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Y982 LDP is a 2001 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 Y982 LDP, 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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Y982 LDP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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