MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable rack boot holed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by shock absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer sill corroding
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer sill corroding
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear springs front mounting areas + sill panels beginning to corrode
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front suspension wishbones - wear to front rubber bushes -- rear leaf springs - corrosion beginning to front mounting areas -- corriosion beginning to sill panels
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to front/rear suspension componets and areas,underneath
o/s/f tyre perished
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
corrosion to front/rear suspension componets and areas,underneath
o/s/f tyre perished
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
corrossion to underneath,and front suspension parts,outer sills
Corrosion on O/S/R chassis
N/S/F light corrosion on front cross member corner
N/S/F wiper split still clears screen
O/S/F wheel rim dented
O/S/R and N/S/R corrosion on leaf spring mounts
Oil leak from sump area
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Corrosion on O/S/R chassis
N/S/F light corrosion on front cross member corner
N/S/F wiper split still clears screen
O/S/F wheel rim dented
O/S/R and N/S/R corrosion on leaf spring mounts
Oil leak from sump area
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake cables corroded
windscreen chipped
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake cables corroded
windscreen chipped
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Y989 XOB is a 2001 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 2001.
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