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AY51 YSU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,033 mi
Last recorded186,033 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 YSU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 186,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 183,305 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 183,305 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 131,390 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 131,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 176,197 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 169,213 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 169,213 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 159,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 148,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 138,951 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 138,951 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 127,135 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 127,135 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,063 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 103,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 103,555 miles

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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AY51 YSU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AY51 YSU, 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 AY51 YSU registered?

AY51 YSU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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