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YT51 WRF

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,914 mi
Last recorded102,914 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2018 102,914 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear x member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s inner and outer sill corroded (all welding marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

radiator mount/bracket corroded

rear spring hangers corroded

sills and chassis rails corroded

springs and shockers corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,910 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both steel brake pipes down side of fuel tank rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

all under van slight corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

all under van slight corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,614 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre signs of cracking

signs of corrosion on exhaust system

signs of corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,379 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 89,349 miles

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

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,625 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing corroding o/s n/s/r tyres wearing on inneredges

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,859 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 71,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,020 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 WRF is a 2001 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

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

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