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Y851 AOJ

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,149 mi
Last recorded5,149 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 5,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 5,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 149,047 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 149,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,145 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 142,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 142,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Battery area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 135,254 miles

Slight corrosion around battery area

Slight corrosion behind rear bumper

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front washer jet inop.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 131,735 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 117,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 104,213 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,769 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,264 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,777 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 74,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 64,218 miles

commercial and standard tyre type mixed on same axle

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,586 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres different sizes to front

Fail 16 Oct 2006 54,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres different sizes to front

Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,246 miles

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

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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Y851 AOJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y851 AOJ, 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 Y851 AOJ registered?

Y851 AOJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y851 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 AOJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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