MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,182 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both sills slightly corroded.Both rear tyres edges worn slightly.Nearside front track rod end dust cover slightly damage.Both front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.Both front anti-roll bar bushes slight play.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Both sills slightly corroded.Both rear tyres edges worn slightly.Nearside front track rod end dust cover slightly damage.Both front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.Both front anti-roll bar bushes slight play.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine oil leak
front number plate damaged
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
engine oil leak
front number plate damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges
windscreen washer bottle leaking
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges
windscreen washer bottle leaking
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s/r light lens damaged
o/s/f lower part of wing loose
o/s/r light lens damaged
oil leak
start of corrosion n/s/r chassis
start of corrosion o/s/r chassis
start of corrosion o/s/r, front spring hanger
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
o/s headlamp lens cracked
slight wear steering rack(o/s)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
baffle loose in front exhaust silencer
n/s o/s front tyre treads worn
n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends
o/s front suspension arm has rear bush deteriorating
o/s headlamp lens cracked
spare wheel missing
windscreen has wiper blade mark
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
baffle loose in front exhaust silencer
n/s o/s front tyre treads worn
n/s o/s wiper blades split on ends
o/s front suspension arm has rear bush deteriorating
o/s headlamp lens cracked
spare wheel missing
windscreen has wiper blade mark
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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YT51 VEP is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 VEP, 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 VEP is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 2001.
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