MOT Status
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201,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (3.3.A.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
underside rusting
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r chassis rusty oil low
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y991 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 Y991 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?
Y991 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2001.
Is Y991 XGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y991 XGJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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