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Y992 VCT

2001 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 VCT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 86,785 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 86,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 May 2006 76,853 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 76,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower arm bush dust cover split

Pass 26 May 2005 62,900 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 VCT is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCT, 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 Y992 VCT registered?

Y992 VCT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y992 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y992 VCT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y992 VCT have outstanding finance?

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