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YH51 XSF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,183 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2012 128,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 124,820 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 124,820 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,316 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 120,316 miles

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 120,166 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,508 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 111,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,610 miles

slight wear in some suspension bushes

some general all round corosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Fail 28 Aug 2008 104,610 miles

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]

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,059 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 100,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 93,189 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 93,189 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 76,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 76,356 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brake pipes

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

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