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YT51 WPZ

2001 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,801 mi
Last recorded9,801 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 9,801 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 669 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,224 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,314 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,810 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,159 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 100,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 92,997 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,183 miles

corrosion to rear underside sills, rear chassis and rear cross membre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 85,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2008 82,465 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,171 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play off side steering rack tie rod

Pass 5 Oct 2006 68,222 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 58,799 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 WPZ is a 2001 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WPZ, 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 WPZ is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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