MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion scabbs to underbody
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)
chips to screen
underbody corrosion scabbs
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip to screen
cracks to n/s/r tyre
general corrosion scabbs to underbody
chip to screen
exhaust deteriorating to rear
rear reg plate slight deterioration
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chip to screen
exhaust deteriorating to rear
rear reg plate slight deterioration
slight corrosion rear brake pipes
chip to screen
deterioration to rear reg plate
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
chip to screen
deterioration to rear reg plate
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Unable to check wheelnuts (centre caps fitted)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR51 XLJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?
YR51 XLJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 October 2001.
Is YR51 XLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR51 XLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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