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Y985 KDF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,882 mi
Last recorded132,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY985 KDF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2014 132,882 miles

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

brake pipes deteriorating

chassis corroding

front arm bushs deteriorating

front brakes deteriorating

o/s/r brake fluctauting/poor

Fail 7 Jan 2014 132,675 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pipes deteriorating

chassis corroding

front arm bushs deteriorating

front brakes deteriorating

o/s/r brake fluctauting/poor

Pass 5 Jan 2013 122,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 112,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,479 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,130 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,703 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 84,703 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads getting low.

O/S/F brake slightly binding on.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,560 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 64,149 miles

slight play o/s inner rack joint/bush

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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Y985 KDF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y985 KDF, 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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What year was Y985 KDF registered?

Y985 KDF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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