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176 VRB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration176 VRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 119,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect advise only

Fail 12 Oct 2009 119,052 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,185 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode in places

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

underbody rusting starting in places

Pass 14 Sep 2006 67,012 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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176 VRB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 176 VRB, 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

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What year was 176 VRB registered?

176 VRB is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is 176 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 176 VRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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