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YH51 YOV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,486 mi
Last recorded163,486 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 163,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve area (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X 2 (3.6.B.4e)

body filler and underseal applied to nearside rear inner valance

Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load valve area (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 157,925 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 157,925 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 152,400 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 152,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 143,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 143,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,137 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 135,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,830 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2010 125,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,918 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 108,803 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 108,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 99,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 99,302 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 93,587 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 85,304 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 YOV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YOV, 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 YOV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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