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YP51 UZE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,835 mi
Last recorded159,835 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 159,835 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in rack

Fail 17 Sep 2010 159,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Sep 2009 141,256 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 140,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 125,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 109,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 95,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front numberplate starting tp 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 UZE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YP51 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

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

Is YP51 UZE safe to buy?

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