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YT51 KZE

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,549 mi
Last recorded100,549 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,549 miles

Heavy corrosion to rear valance

Corrosion to offside front inner sill & floor pan

Corrosion to offside inner sill

Corrosion to rear floor pans/ load bed

Heavy corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to offside & nearside rear formost spring mounts, close to excessive

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis by shock mount

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,541 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to nearside inner sill

Corrosion to offside front inner sill & floor pan

Corrosion to offside inner sill

Corrosion to rear floor pans/ load bed

Heavy corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

Heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill & bottom lip

Heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Heavy corrosion to offside & nearside rear formost spring mounts, close to excessive

Heavy corrosion to offside outer sill

Heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis by shock mount

Heavy corrosion to rear valance

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,660 miles

Corrosion along both inner sills

Corrosion around offside rear shock mount

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both oute sills

Heavy corrosion to both rear spring mounts

Heavy corrosion to rear toe hitch

Nearside door mirror missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2012 96,438 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion along both inner sills

Corrosion around offside rear shock mount

Corrosion to both front floor pans

Corrosion to both oute sills

Heavy corrosion to both rear spring mounts

Heavy corrosion to rear toe hitch

Nearside door mirror missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,556 miles

Both rear formost spring hangers corroded.

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Nearside rear upper shock mounts corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 91,556 miles

Both rear formost spring hangers corroded.

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

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion to nearside outer sill

Nearside rear upper shock mounts corroded.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear chassis rails corroded.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,980 miles

Advisory notices as recorded at initial test

Fail 4 Feb 2010 85,968 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Empty spare wheel carrier poorly secured

Handbrake cable outer casings in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges but tread pattern not cut as deep

Outer sills rusty

Rear of inner sills corroded

Rear shock absorber top mounting prescribed areas corroded

Rear spring front and rear hanger prescribed areas corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2009 71,303 miles

Coolant leak.

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

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

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills rusty.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 71,303 miles

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

Coolant leak.

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills rusty.

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 57,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,186 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,034 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 39,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 22,699 miles

small cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

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 KZE is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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