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LC51 YVE

2001 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 YVE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 114,517 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 114,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 101,883 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 77,295 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 77,295 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 50,929 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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LC51 YVE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 85,865 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC51 YVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LC51 YVE registered?

LC51 YVE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is LC51 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC51 YVE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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