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AY51 ZHC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,366 mi
Last recorded102,366 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 102,366 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 96,513 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 96,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side headlight aim on low limit

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 ZHC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY51 ZHC, 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

How do I check the history of AY51 ZHC?

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What year was AY51 ZHC registered?

AY51 ZHC is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is AY51 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 ZHC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 ZHC have outstanding finance?

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