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YD51 KZV

2001 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,033 mi
Last recorded177,033 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 KZV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 177,033 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 177,033 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 162,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 162,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 140,581 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 116,721 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 95,701 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 57,823 miles

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

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

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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YD51 KZV is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD51 KZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD51 KZV registered?

YD51 KZV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YD51 KZV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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