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BV51 YLJ

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,025 mi
Last recorded107,025 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 YLJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 107,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,747 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,842 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 100,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,155 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,988 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,131 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,509 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,839 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,316 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 65,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,298 miles

brake fluid level slightly low.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle.

track control arm bushe slightly cracked & perished.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 61,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level slightly low.

o/s/f tyre worn to 4 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle.

track control arm bushe slightly cracked & perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,967 miles

various light body damage.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 54,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

various light body damage.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,707 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30 on 30/07/2007.

Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,707 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage to n/s/r quarter panel.

drivers seat slightly insecure.

o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm & n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,419 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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BV51 YLJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV51 YLJ, 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 YLJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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