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FN51 YZM

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,095 mi
Last recorded124,095 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YZM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 124,095 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion in near side rear floor near shock absorber

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,565 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 104,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 86,865 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 80,482 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 80,482 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 73,310 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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FN51 YZM is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FN51 YZM, 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 FN51 YZM registered?

FN51 YZM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is FN51 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 YZM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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