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YP51 UYR

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,291 mi
Last recorded186,291 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 UYR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 186,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 170,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 159,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 159,281 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 139,687 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 139,687 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 123,924 miles

front numberplate starting to disfigure

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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YP51 UYR 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 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 YP51 UYR, 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 YP51 UYR registered?

YP51 UYR is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is YP51 UYR safe to buy?

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