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YN51 ELU

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,003 mi
Last recorded139,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 139,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 139,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,186 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust flexi leaking

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 117,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,850 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,550 miles

O/S INNER RACK JOINT WORN - BOTH REAR TYRES FOULING INSIDE ARCHES

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,345 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 ELU is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ELU, 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

How do I check the history of YN51 ELU?

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What year was YN51 ELU registered?

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

Is YN51 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 ELU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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