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Y81 MHU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,857 mi
Last recorded135,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 MHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 135,857 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside rear shocker upper mounting and rear cross member

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2011 135,857 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside rear shocker upper mounting and rear cross member

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 May 2010 125,130 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 125,130 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 112,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 102,193 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 82,131 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 82,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,169 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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Y81 MHU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y81 MHU, 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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What year was Y81 MHU registered?

Y81 MHU is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y81 MHU safe to buy?

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