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YH51 YBR

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 67,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,856 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,821 miles

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.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,783 miles

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.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,726 miles

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.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,302 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,453 miles

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.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 52,475 miles

Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,040 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,409 miles

both front tyres near legal limits.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,669 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 29,669 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2006 25,414 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,009 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 18,009 miles

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

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 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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