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YT51 KWJ

2001 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,111 mi
Last recorded177,111 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 KWJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 177,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 163,144 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 151,782 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion towing eye bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 141,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 112,155 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,846 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 70,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,070 miles

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

air bag light

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,053 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 42,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s stop light bulb holder burnt and lamp contact

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,500 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,500 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 KWJ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWJ, 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 KWJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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