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YN51 ELO

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 130,296 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 130,296 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 119,336 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,336 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 111,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 90,049 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 ELO is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

YN51 ELO is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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