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YT51 KYZ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,247 mi
Last recorded166,247 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 166,247 miles

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 166,053 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 148,777 miles

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.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 148,777 miles

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.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 130,282 miles

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,

Fail 11 Nov 2010 130,282 miles

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,

Pass 5 Nov 2009 114,594 miles

O/S ENGINE MOUNTING WEAK HAZARD LIGHT OPERATION SUSPECT ON O/S LIGHTS ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES BELOW 1.6MM

Fail 4 Nov 2009 114,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,747 miles

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.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 99,747 miles

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.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,971 miles

Slight play in offside seat hindge.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 69,286 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 69,286 miles

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?

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 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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