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YR51 WKK

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,755 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not continuosly welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not continusly welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 104,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, rear spring front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Fail 18 Jun 2020 104,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill, rear spring front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S and O/S. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Surface corrosion to most areas of vehicle underside.

Pass 29 May 2019 96,862 miles

Surface corrosion to vehicle underside.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 96,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,722 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion JACKING POINT (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Some rear pipes rusting but proper inspection not possible due to underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp comes on when brakes applied (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding & unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Some rear pipes rusting but proper inspection not possible due to underseal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,097 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 73,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 52,319 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,655 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,861 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 WKK is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WKK, 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 WKK is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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