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YR51 NMM

2001 Ford Escort

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,545 mi
Last recorded80,545 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,545 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion on offside front brake disc

corrosion to nearside inner sill in specified area

corrosion to sills

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,282 miles

corrosion on offside front brake disc

corrosion to nearside inner sill in specified area

corrosion to sills

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,118 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 61,000 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 61,000 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,416 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake flexi ferrules slightly corroded

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 NMM is a 2001 Ford Escort in Orange 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 YR51 NMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR51 NMM registered?

YR51 NMM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is YR51 NMM safe to buy?

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