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YV51 AYA

2001 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,118 mi
Last recorded160,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Ford Escort87,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 AYA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 160,118 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 160,104 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 157,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 153,361 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 153,361 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 132,165 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 132,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 126,071 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 126,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 122,749 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 122,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 111,908 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,318 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 75,732 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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YV51 AYA 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 66.7%.

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 YV51 AYA, 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 YV51 AYA registered?

YV51 AYA is a 2001 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YV51 AYA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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