MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight wear in some suspension bushes
some general all round corosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight wear in some suspension bushes
some general all round corosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
slight wear in steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in some suspension bushes
slight wear in steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes
slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH51 XSF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?
YH51 XSF is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 2001.
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