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GY51 RBV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,662 mi
Last recorded188,662 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 RBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 188,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear leaf spring front mounts.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 188,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear leaf spring front mounts.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 183,261 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear leaf spring front mount areas.

slight play in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 183,261 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear leaf spring front mount areas.

slight play in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 183,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 174,732 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs on maximum wear-advise renewal.

frpont brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-advise renewal.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear leaf spring front shackle mount areas.

surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 174,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake discs on maximum wear-advise renewal.

frpont brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-advise renewal.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear leaf spring front shackle mount areas.

surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 168,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 161,237 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 153,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 142,818 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 142,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GY51 RBV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GY51 RBV, 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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GY51 RBV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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