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YR51 DZJ

2001 Ford Escort

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,360 mi
Last recorded197,360 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 DZJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 197,360 miles

Complete floorpan starting to corrode.

Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear metal brake pipes at lsv corroding.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 195,191 miles

All metal brake pipes are corroding.

NSF sill has corrosion.

OSF tyre worn on inner shoulder.

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

SRS lamp is on.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 186,097 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 186,097 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 163,142 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 163,142 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 140,948 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 119,340 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 97,511 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 DZJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

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

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