MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve sensor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (marked with yellow ) (5.2.6)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front windowscreen has scatch
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front windowscreen has scatch
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside windowscreen has scratch but not obstructing view
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside windowscreen has scratch but not obstructing view
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both outer sill heavy rusted areas that req attention
both outer sill heavy rusted areas that req attention
o/s end of rack has slight play
rust patch on n/s middle sill
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y989 CDA is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y989 CDA, 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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Y989 CDA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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