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FD51 YRN

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,200 mi
Last recorded116,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YRN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 116,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 110,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 105,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,675 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front brake disc slightly worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 20 Dec 2011 90,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s front brake disc slightly worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 29 Dec 2010 77,943 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,237 miles

n/s/r brake has very slight bind.

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 7 Nov 2009 66,237 miles

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

n/s/r brake has very slight bind.

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,899 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,259 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 29,096 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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FD51 YRN is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD51 YRN, 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 FD51 YRN registered?

FD51 YRN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is FD51 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 YRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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