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YT51 WPJ

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,943 mi
Last recorded140,943 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 140,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front inner track rod has slight play

spare tyre showing cords

Pass 4 Nov 2015 133,539 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 128,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 121,248 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

outersills corroding

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

rear inner sills and cross member corroding

rear silencer corroding

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,248 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

outersills corroding

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

rear inner sills and cross member corroding

rear silencer corroding

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,254 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 118,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 113,506 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake dsics nearing wear limit

outersills corroding

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

slight oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wear in both front suspension arm bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2011 113,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake dsics nearing wear limit

outersills corroding

slight bind on n/s/f brake

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

slight oil leak

slight wear in o/s steering joint

wear in both front suspension arm bushes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 107,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 107,002 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,527 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 86,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,154 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 WPJ 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 73.3%.

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 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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

YT51 WPJ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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