CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y995 VGC

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 VGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 87,313 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 82,393 miles

Rear inner sills corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,073 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 81,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,319 miles

Offside Front tyre slight mis-shape

Offside sill rusting

general rusting to all underbody

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,093 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

front to rear brake pipes rusting

outer sills rusting

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,786 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,764 miles

brake pipes on compensator rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,491 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 73,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 64,252 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 64,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 60,051 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,848 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front cv boots deteriorating

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,030 miles

nearside sill corroding

Pass 2 May 2007 49,223 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 49,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 46,189 miles

1.o/s front tyre low on tread †2.slight play in steering rack †3.pin hole in o/s front outer cv boot †4.o/s rear tyre low on tread and very slightly mishaped

5.wear on front brake discs

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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y995 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y995 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y995 VGC?

You can check the full history of Y995 VGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y995 VGC registered?

Y995 VGC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y995 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 VGC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y995 VGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y995 VGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.