MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front discs becoming slightly worn
offside front bumper has slight damage
slight oil leak from lower front cover
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front discs becoming slightly worn
offside front bumper has slight damage
slight oil leak from lower front cover
play in off side of rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
play in off side of rack
front bumper cracked
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front bumper cracked
nearside rear tyre starting to wear
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear
offside front bumper corner cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
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 RLH is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 RLH, 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 RLH registered?
Y998 RLH is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 July 2001.
Is Y998 RLH safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y998 RLH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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