MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Movement in G.Box & Engine mountings
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y998 NBT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y998 NBT, 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 Y998 NBT registered?
Y998 NBT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 2001.
Is Y998 NBT safe to buy?
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