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Y984 AHP

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,922 mi
Last recorded209,922 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY984 AHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2010 209,922 miles

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

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

POOR REPAIR AT OFFSIDE SUBFRAME

poor servo assistance

rear flexi pipe crimps corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2009 200,356 miles

load sensing valve does not appear to operate

Fail 26 Mar 2009 200,351 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

load sensing valve does not appear to operate

Pass 1 Apr 2008 174,004 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2007 142,037 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 142,037 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

front brake pads low

hand brake cables corroded

heat cracks in front brake discs

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Apr 2006 121,039 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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Y984 AHP 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 57.1%.

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 Y984 AHP, 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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Y984 AHP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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