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BV51 YJY

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YJY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012

covers fitted to sills

start of corrosion o/s/r chassis

Fail 30 Aug 2012

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

start of corrosion o/s/r chassis

covers fitted to sills

Pass 1 Sep 2011 150,880 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osr bumper stop missing

rear chassis legs corroded

sill covers fitted

under vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 150,869 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

centre rear shock absorber mounting area corroded

hand brake cables loose o/s rear

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs rusty

noise in steering wheel

o/s/rear bump stop missing

unable to check outer sills x2 covers fitted

vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 140,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 129,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,185 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 120,183 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 193,894 miles

both front lower arms

Pass 18 Aug 2006 187,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 187,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BV51 YJY is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV51 YJY, 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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BV51 YJY is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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