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Y993 VGC

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,819 mi
Last recorded68,819 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY993 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,819 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012
Fail 20 Apr 2012

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,066 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 61,066 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,152 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,727 miles

chip in windscreen

front wipers split on edge but still clear screen

right rear tyre worn bad on inner edge only just passed mot

slight movement right front anti roll bar bush

Pass 8 Apr 2006 47,186 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y993 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y993 VGC, 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 Y993 VGC registered?

Y993 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y993 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y993 VGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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