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Y991 XGJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

201,473 mi
Last recorded201,473 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 XGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 201,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,021 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 20,021 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 198,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 198,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 197,755 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

some corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 6 Feb 2020 197,744 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2017 196,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 186,633 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 176,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 167,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 157,494 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 143,194 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2011 126,884 miles

Oil leak

underside rusting

Pass 20 Apr 2009 117,265 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 97,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 83,935 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 60,108 miles

n/s/r chassis rusty oil low

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y991 XGJ registered?

Y991 XGJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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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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