MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
advise centre mirror missing
advise corrosion at nearside outer sill
advise damadge to offside rear spring hangar area
advise offside rear bumper insecure
offside outer drive shaft boot has grease on it but not split
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
advise centre mirror missing
advise corrosion at nearside outer sill
advise damadge to offside rear spring hangar area
advise offside rear bumper insecure
offside outer drive shaft boot has grease on it but not split
advise accident damadge to rear of vehicle
advise engine oil leak
advise rear door handle missing
advise surface cracks at rear offside tyre wall
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
advise accident damadge to rear of vehicle
advise engine oil leak
advise rear door handle missing
advise surface cracks at rear offside tyre wall
damage to rear of vehicle body
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
damage to rear of vehicle body
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y991 NDW is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 Y991 NDW, 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 Y991 NDW registered?
Y991 NDW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 2001.
Is Y991 NDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y991 NDW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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