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YE51 YHK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 108,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 108,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded <30cm upper shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill, inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear valance, <30cm shackle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill to floorpan joint (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill, inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floorpan (5.2.6)

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, outer door sills, wheelarches and all suspension components rusty

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 103,131 miles

sills and floor rusting but not considerd excesive

Pass 29 Nov 2014 93,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,506 miles

front discs rusty

outer sills & sill to floor rusty

sum corosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,506 miles

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

front discs rusty

outer sills & sill to floor rusty

sum corosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,192 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode but not leaking

slight corrosion to rear crossmember/floorpans and underside components

tyre treads worn low on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode but not leaking

slight corrosion to rear crossmember/floorpans and underside components

tyre treads worn low on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,637 miles

sills & floor rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,213 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,266 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,234 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 17,767 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 YHK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHK, 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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YE51 YHK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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