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YN51 EKD

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 EKD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,764 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 82,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,667 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 53,052 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,248 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,122 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 42,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,422 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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YN51 EKD is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN51 EKD, 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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What year was YN51 EKD registered?

YN51 EKD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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