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Y998 NBT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,166 mi
Last recorded171,166 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 NBT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 171,166 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2010 171,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009
Fail 2 Sep 2009

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008

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

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2008

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 146,817 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 146,817 miles

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.

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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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.

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