MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
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.
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YD51 ZKN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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