MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Engine oil evel low - topped up 2 lts 10w40 semi
Front bumper loose n/s
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear steel brake pipes from flexi to b ack plates correded.
Some corrosion to rear cross member close to both rear spring mounts and toebar mounting points.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear steel brake pipes from flexi to b ack plates correded.
Drivers wiper splitting at ends
Engine oil level low.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Some corrosion to rear cross member close to both rear spring mounts and toebar mounting points.
Clutch bite point very high and springs noisey,
Clutch pedal ruber hanging off,
Front bumper damaged,
Front exhaust flexi pipe starting to blow,
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and seperating,
Towbar socket broken off,
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Clutch bite point very high and springs noisey,
Clutch pedal ruber hanging off,
Front bumper damaged,
Front exhaust flexi pipe starting to blow,
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and seperating,
Rear fuel pipes heavily corroded,
Towbar socket broken off,
O/S ENGINE MOUNTING WEAK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION SUSPECT ON O/S LIGHTS ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES BELOW 1.6MM
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
O/S ENGINE MOUNTING WEAK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION SUSPECT ON O/S LIGHTS ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES BELOW 1.6MM
Both rear brake flexi hoses ferule corroding.
Brake pipe corroding over top of fuel tank.
Front number plate cracked.
Oil leak from sump gasket and possible front main oil seal.
Play in both front door hindges.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brake flexi hoses ferule corroding.
Brake pipe corroding over top of fuel tank.
Front number plate cracked.
Front to rear brake pipes not supported in clips.
Nearside hand brake cable supporting spring is missing.
Offside front tyre is close to legal tread depth.
Oil leak from sump gasket and possible front main oil seal.
Play in both front door hindges.
Slight play in offside seat hindge.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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YT51 KYZ is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 YT51 KYZ, 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 KYZ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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