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Y98 UOT

2001 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,959 mi
Last recorded58,959 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 UOT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,959 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 58,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

floors and inner sills corroded

front tyres wearing

slight play in anti roll bar links

Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

floors and inner sills corroded

front tyres wearing

slight play in anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

floors corroded

inner sills corroded

rear brake hoses perished

sills corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 50,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 50,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,508 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 47,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,939 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,178 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

offside front inner rear wishbone bush bonding breaking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,735 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,365 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,669 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

slight play offside rack

Fail 26 Jan 2008 28,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 27,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 25,292 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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Y98 UOT is a 2001 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y98 UOT, 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 Y98 UOT registered?

Y98 UOT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y98 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 UOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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