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YH51 UKV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,650 mi
Last recorded108,650 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 108,650 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2017 108,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill close to seat anchorage which has a mounted seat belt buckle (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipe into steering rack (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 May 2016 98,552 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 98,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear axle hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from load sensing valve to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel nuts incorrectly fitted

both wiper blades split

Pass 22 May 2015 88,189 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 88,187 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wishbone front bush deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,629 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 64,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Mar 2013 64,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body and underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,778 miles

battery tray slightly corroded. nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 51,778 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges. tailgate does not open. battery tray slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 50,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges. underneath of vehicle slightly corroded. offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 50,461 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on both edges. underneath of vehicle slightly corroded. offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,038 miles

offside outer cv boot has a pin hole.

underneath of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,717 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,376 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 39,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,478 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 34,445 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 24,968 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 24,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UKV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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