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YH51 PZR

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 PZR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 71,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 19 Apr 2019 71,098 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2018 71,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and NSR brake noisey Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

OSF wing insecure at sill, Exhaust corroded, Nearside mirror slightly loose and interior missing, Underside and bodywork corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 69,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both mains, both load valve to flex and NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember both sides (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded and NSR brake noisey

OSF wing insecure at sill, Exhaust corroded, Nearside mirror slightly loose and interior missing, Underside and bodywork corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,003 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased, front brake discs corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 68,994 miles

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

Brake pipes heavily greased, Front discs slightly corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,976 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 68,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,992 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased

Both outer sills show signs of corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,992 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake pipes heavily greased

Both outer sills show signs of corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,679 miles

All rear brake pipes heavily greased

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All rear brake pipes heavily greased

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 61,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,152 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,115 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,200 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine mount u/s

Pass 16 Sep 2005 38,782 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 38,783 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YH51 PZR is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH51 PZR, 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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YH51 PZR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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