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YH51 XRC

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,473 mi
Last recorded119,473 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2018 119,473 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced innersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

coolant leak

leak off pipes perished

p/a/s belt in poor cond

Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,270 miles

no spare wheel fitted

oil leak

surface corrosion in all areas

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,270 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

no spare wheel fitted

oil leak

surface corrosion in all areas

Pass 21 Sep 2015 103,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,938 miles

o/s front tyre just on legal limit,slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Fail 1 May 2013 98,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s front tyre just on legal limit,slight blow from front exhaust pipe

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,954 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 94,954 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 92,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 87,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,868 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,529 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 XRC is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

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