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YL51 BVT

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,965 mi
Last recorded81,965 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 BVT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,965 miles

both front tyre worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,632 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,368 miles

both spring hanger mountings for the rear springs corroded.

exhaust rusty

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,522 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn. n/s/rear tyre perished. load senor corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,660 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,422 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 45,422 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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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YL51 BVT is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL51 BVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL51 BVT registered?

YL51 BVT is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is YL51 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 BVT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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