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YH51 UBS

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,182 mi
Last recorded119,182 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,078 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 105,078 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 95,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 95,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 87,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,849 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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YH51 UBS is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH51 UBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH51 UBS registered?

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

Is YH51 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 UBS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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