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YP51 UCR

2001 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,456 mi
Last recorded161,456 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort Van85,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 UCR
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 161,456 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2009 161,212 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2008 144,958 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 125,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 125,015 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 106,637 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 106,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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YP51 UCR is a 2001 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 85,865 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP51 UCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP51 UCR registered?

YP51 UCR is a 2001 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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