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YD51 ZKN

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,140 mi
Last recorded156,140 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 ZKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 156,140 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 156,140 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /chassis by shock mount/ (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load valve insecure (3.3.A.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion.

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit.

n.s.r quarter panel corroded.

oil leak.

rear back panel corroded.

Fail 27 Sep 2014 143,775 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general under body corrosion.

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit.

n.s.r quarter panel corroded.

oil leak.

rear back panel corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 129,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 104,411 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,568 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,384 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 74,384 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 62,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 56,813 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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YD51 ZKN is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZKN, 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 YD51 ZKN registered?

YD51 ZKN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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