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YJ51 UTN

2001 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,777 mi
Last recorded115,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 UTN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 115,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 104,716 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 104,716 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2009 88,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 77,777 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 77,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 68,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 58,507 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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YJ51 UTN is a 2001 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ51 UTN, 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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YJ51 UTN is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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