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YR51 AUP

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 AUP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,308 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,328 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,164 miles

slight underbody surface rust to underside of body

Pass 29 May 2018 78,458 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 71,590 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 67,028 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 65,839 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,844 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 54,710 miles

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

both front tyres on limit

both front wiper blades poor operation

fuel cap stiff operation

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,564 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/f tyre cut in tread worn to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,619 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,572 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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YR51 AUP is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR51 AUP, 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 YR51 AUP registered?

YR51 AUP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YR51 AUP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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