MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill,spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear near load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
1.off side front steel brake pipes becoming corroded
2.both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded
3.rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded
4.near side and off side rear spring mounting points becoming corroded
5.near side and off side rear inner sill backings becoming corroded
6.both outer sills becoming corroded
7.rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)
1.off side front steel brake pipes becoming corroded
2.both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded
3.rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded
4.near side and off side rear spring mounting points becoming corroded
5.near side and off side rear inner sill backings becoming corroded
6.both outer sills becoming corroded
7.rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded
1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Rear chassis cross member starting to corrode.
3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
5. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges.
6. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.
7. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 8. Offside rear chassis member starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1. Nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Rear chassis cross member starting to corrode.
3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 4. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
5. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges.
6. Offside front tyre worn to legal limits on inside edges.
7. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 8. Offside rear chassis member starting to corrode.
1. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
2. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.
3. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode.
1. Nearside and offside outre sills starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1. Steel brake pipes to rear starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges.
4. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 5. Front number plate starting to deteriorate. 6. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.
Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.
both front tyres near legal limits.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
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YH51 YBR is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YBR, 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 YBR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 2001.
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