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YH51 XNN

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,791 mi
Last recorded128,791 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 128,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 128,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 121,912 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank corroded on seam

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,504 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom front wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom front wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 121,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front/rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom front wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom front wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 120,291 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 119,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 116,833 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 115,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 114,200 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 110,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 105,779 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 XNN is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNN, 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 YH51 XNN registered?

YH51 XNN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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