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YE51 VNT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 VNT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 87,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 86,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 86,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 86,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,239 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 86,239 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,108 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill hole (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,091 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,185 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 71,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,458 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 56,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cut in side wall,but does not expose cords

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,291 miles

offside rear tyre cut in side wall,but does not expose cords

Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,999 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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YE51 VNT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YE51 VNT, 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 YE51 VNT registered?

YE51 VNT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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