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YR51 EYD

2001 Ford Escort

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,497 miles

Windscreen cracked on n/s

Fail 25 Sep 2014 104,496 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen cracked on n/s

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,336 miles

n/s&o/s rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2013 101,332 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyre side walls perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 101,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,208 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 95,204 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 90,645 miles

1 front no plate deteriated 2 o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,644 miles

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

1 front no plate deteriated 2 o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,186 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 69,894 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 69,894 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 EYD is a 2001 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYD, 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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YR51 EYD is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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