MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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