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YT51 VEM

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,848 mi
Last recorded74,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated but not leaking grease

park brake just met required efficiency

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,581 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2016 70,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre light perishing

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre light perishing

Offside Rear tyre light perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre light perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre light perishing

Offside Rear tyre light perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,172 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,763 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre 2mm tyre deteriorating and slight damage to sidewall

offside front tyre well worn right on inner edgeand tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre 3mm and tyre deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre 2mm tyre deteriorating and slight damage to sidewall

offside front tyre well worn right on inner edgeand tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre 3mm and tyre deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,809 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,807 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,883 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,849 miles

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Nov 2005 46,778 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 VEM is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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