2001 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · Y901 AGC
2001 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 93,944 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y901 AGC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2022
- 93,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y901 AGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Ford Escort (Y901 AGC) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 43% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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