MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short added main alternator live not fused (1.9.2b)
Offside o/s wing mirror damaged
corrosion to braking surfaces
light corrosion to upper rear shock absorber mounts
n/s outer sill has surface corrosion
o/s/r brake not as efficienet as n/s/r
oil leak
slight play in inner rack joints
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short added main alternator live not fused (1.9.2b)
Offside o/s wing mirror damaged
corrosion to braking surfaces
light corrosion to upper rear shock absorber mounts
n/s outer sill has surface corrosion
o/s/r brake not as efficienet as n/s/r
oil leak
slight play in inner rack joints
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight movement in steering mechanism
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT51 OLW 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 84.6%.
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 OLW, 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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What year was YT51 OLW registered?
YT51 OLW is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 October 2001.
Is YT51 OLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YT51 OLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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