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ML51 YAE

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 YAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 145,168 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 145,168 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2nails in o/s/r tyre and badly cracked

curb damage to alloy wheels

dents and corrosion to varius body panels

front bumper cracked

n/s/r tyre worn edges and badly cracked

outter sills corroded

play in front wish bone bushes

varius oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2008 126,280 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 126,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounts weak

slight smear from wipers , damp around fuel pump , damage to wheel trims , various oil leaks , front brake discs heavily scored/worn , n/s/f wishbone front bush heavily worn/splitting , both rear tyres worn on edges slight cuts in tread/badly cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2007 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

evidence of tyres catching rear inner arches when van is under load

Pass 21 Mar 2007 107,919 miles

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

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

evidence of tyres catching rear inner arches when van is under load

Pass 25 Mar 2006 90,641 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 90,641 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

play in offside of steering rack

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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ML51 YAE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML51 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML51 YAE registered?

ML51 YAE is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is ML51 YAE safe to buy?

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