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Y992 BGH

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 BGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 103,710 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Nov 2013 103,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,958 miles

underside and sills corroded

underside and sills welding to areas

Fail 6 Nov 2012 101,948 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

underside and sills corroded

underside and sills welding to areas

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,061 miles

surface corrosion sills, rear suspension mounts, chassis

Fail 18 Jan 2012 96,061 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,619 miles

surface corrosion inner sills rear chassis by spring mounts, n/s top strut slight play, n/s ball joint

Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion inner sills rear chassis by spring mounts, n/s top strut slight play, n/s ball joint

Pass 21 Jan 2010 86,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 86,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,321 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,262 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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Y992 BGH is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y992 BGH, 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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Y992 BGH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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