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YT51 OKB

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 109,470 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated all front to rear

Pass 21 Feb 2017 107,163 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 21 Feb 2017 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,976 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,149 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,297 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,055 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 93,770 miles

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 93,739 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,825 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,873 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 83,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 69,344 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 69,344 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,779 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 53,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,715 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 46,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,995 miles

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 OKB is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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