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CE51 YFX

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,275 mi
Last recorded112,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 YFX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,275 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,665 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 101,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

sills & nsr chassis coroded

Fail 16 May 2013 101,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

sills & nsr chassis coroded

Pass 2 May 2012 95,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 87,300 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 78,879 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 May 2010 78,580 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2009 77,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 72,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,796 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres blocking on inside

Fail 10 Jul 2007 63,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres blocking on inside

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,781 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on inner edge .

Fail 6 Jul 2006 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 2mm on inner edge .

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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CE51 YFX is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE51 YFX, 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 CE51 YFX registered?

CE51 YFX is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is CE51 YFX safe to buy?

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