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YT51 WPP

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 WPP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 122,308 miles

rear cross member corrode (not excessive)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,304 miles

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

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

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

rear cross member corrode (not excessive)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,641 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2010 109,896 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 109,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,959 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 81,286 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wiper blades slightley split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,286 miles

both front wiper blades slightley split

Pass 17 Aug 2007 68,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 52,775 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 WPP is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT51 WPP registered?

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

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The MOT history for YT51 WPP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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