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YT51 KMV

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 KMV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 103,836 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,484 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 91,257 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR GEAR BOX MOUNTING (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,615 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 84,336 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no plate cracked

pin hole in headlight glass

Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,336 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front no plate cracked

pin hole in headlight glass

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,915 miles

slightly crack front no plate

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,769 miles

slight crack front no plate

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,920 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,917 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 68,915 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,996 miles

front tyres sidewall damage due to under inflation

Pass 4 Oct 2005 47,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YT51 KMV is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YT51 KMV, 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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YT51 KMV is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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