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YK51 LWR

2001 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,007 mi
Last recorded75,007 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 LWR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip on windscreen Zone B no bigger than 40mm

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer deteriated

welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2016 65,348 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 62,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,422 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 61,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,909 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 51,905 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,671 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,905 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,905 miles

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

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

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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YK51 LWR is a 2001 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK51 LWR, 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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YK51 LWR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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